44: Creating Systems to Flip Houses While Still Employed with Michael Woodward

<p>Trying to investing in real estate while holding a full time job is tough – but trying to flip houses can be even tougher. From dealing with contractors to finding money to getting the deals in the first place – flipping often feels like a full time job in itself. Luckily, today we talk with someone who is doing all those things while working a demanding day job – and finding great success at it.&nbsp;Michael Woodward&nbsp;sits down with us today to show us the systems he uses to balance both his house flipping with the rest of his life – all while maintaining a full time job. Whether you are a flipper, wholesaler, or Buy and Hold investor – you don’t want to miss this great interview on systemizing your business.</p><p><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/bpp44-michael-woodward-podcast-transcript-creating-systems-flipping-still-employed" target="_blank">Read the transcript for episode 44 with Michael Woodward here</a>.</p><p>In This Show, We Cover</p><ul><li>Why Michael quit his job – but ended up&nbsp;going back into a full time job again</li><li>When’s&nbsp;the right time to quit&nbsp;your job?</li><li>Failure&nbsp;– when it’s necessary</li><li>Learning the tough lessons about&nbsp;doing your own work</li><li>One trick&nbsp;to help you find the very best contractors</li><li>What’s the “Ideal Flip?”</li><li>Why Michael&nbsp;fully furnishes&nbsp;all his properties</li><li>Dealing with&nbsp;troublesome neighbors</li><li>How Michael is&nbsp;funding&nbsp;his flips</li><li>Managing a flip while&nbsp;working a full time job</li><li>The List System that helps Michael know&nbsp;what comes next&nbsp;in a flip</li><li>The&nbsp;best place to buy&nbsp;appliances</li><li>and a lot more</li></ul><p>Links from the Show</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013/01/31/raising-money-getting-started/" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Radio Podcast 003: Getting Started in Real Estate and Raising Money with Brian Burke</a></li><li><a href="http://www.dropbox.com/" target="_blank">Dropbox.com</a></li><li