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Rehab 101: What New Investors Must Know Before Starting Repairs

with... Paul Brezina

Rehab 101 for real estate investors: learn how to estimate repairs, avoid costly rehab mistakes, work with contractors, and evaluate deals with confidence. Join West DFW REI Group’s June training and strengthen your investing skills.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Texas Bank Mortgage
4521 S. Hulen Street, Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX 76109

 

House Rehab 101

Every real estate investor eventually faces one unavoidable truth:

The profit is often made or lost during the rehab.

Whether you plan to wholesale, flip, buy-and-hold, BRRRR, wholetail, or owner-finance properties, understanding repairs, budgets, contractors, and project management can determine whether a deal becomes a success… or an expensive lesson.

Join the West DFW REI Group for our June Main Monthly Meeting as we break down the fundamentals of rehabbing properties for new and growing investors.

This training is designed to help investors avoid costly mistakes, better estimate repairs, and gain confidence when evaluating deals.

What Will We Cover:

  • Why Rehab Scares New Investors

    We will discuss the biggest fears and mistakes investors face, including:

    • Underestimating repairs
    • Hiring bad contractors
    • Surprise expenses
    • Permit problems
    • Over-improving properties
    • Running out of money mid-project
  • How to Walk a Property Like an Investors

    Learn what experienced investors look for during walkthroughs, including:

    • Foundation issues
    • Roof condition
    • HVAC systems
    • Plumbing and electrical
    • Drainage problems
    • Kitchens and bathrooms
    • Flooring and paint
    • Curb appeal and safety concerns
  • Building the Rehab Budget

    Learn how to account for:

    • Labor and materials
    • Permits and utilities
    • Dumpsters and cleanup
    • Holding costs
    • Delays and contingency reserves
  • Creating a Scope of Work

    Turn your walkthrough notes into a clear project plan with:

    • Room-by-room repair lists
    • Material expectations
    • Draw schedules
    • Deadlines
    • Quality standards
  • Common Rehab Mistakes New Investors Make

    Learn how to avoid:

    • Over-rehabbing
    • Timeline mistakes
    • Hiring the cheapest contractor
    • Ignoring permits
    • Constantly changing project plans
    • Failing to inspect completed work

Why You Should Attend

Most new investors don’t lose money on the purchase—they lose it in the rehab phase. The real damage usually comes after the deal is already acquired, when budgets are off, repairs are underestimated, contractors are chosen too quickly, and scope changes start piling up.

Small miscalculations can turn into major losses: missed structural issues, unexpected material costs, permit delays, overpaying for labor, or doing upgrades that don’t match the neighborhood. Without a clear rehab strategy, even a good deal can quickly become a break-even—or worse, a loss.

This session is designed to help you recognize those risks early, build more accurate repair estimates, and make better decisions before the first hammer ever hits the wall. 

Who Should Attend?

This meeting is ideal for:

  • Brand-new real estate investors
  • Investors preparing for their first flip
  • Rental property investors
  • Wholesalers wanting to estimate repairs more accurately
  • Anyone analyzing distressed properties
  • Investors who want to avoid expensive rehab mistakes
  • Experienced investors looking to sharpen their systems and processes

If you plan to invest in houses at any level, understanding rehabs is not optional — it is one of the most important skills you can develop.

👉Register now and secure your seat—don’t miss this chance to learn how to invest the right way and avoid costly rehab mistakes before your next deal.

Come join us! Networking begins at 8:30 AM sharp.

Please arrive on time (or a little early) so you can connect, build relationships, and make the most of the networking opportunity before the training starts.

BREAKFAST PROVIDED: Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee, courtesy of Texas Bank.

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The meetings, events, or classes hosted by West DFW REI Group, West DFW REI Group, LLC., or WDFWRIEG, both in-person and virtually, are provided strictly for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing discussed or shared during these calls should be considered legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. All participants are encouraged to consult with their own legal, tax, or financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

Attendance and participation in these meetings are at the host's sole discretion. We reserve the right to limit, refuse, or revoke access to any participant at any time, with or without cause. This includes, but is not limited to, participants who are disruptive, disrespectful, rude, or who do not align with the values and goals of this educational environment.

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$30.00
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Date:  Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time:  8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location:
Texas Bank Mortgage
4521 S. Hulen Street, Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76109

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