02/10/2026
Fix and flips look so smooth on HGTV, but the reality? It can be a total roller coaster.
I recently worked with two first-time investors who hit a wall. They’d finished their remodel, but the market just wasn't playing nice for a quick sale. The "Plan A" they started with was no longer the best move, and things were looking a bit stressful.
Instead of panic-selling or losing sleep, we looked at things differently. We pivoted.
We put together a buyout refinance that allowed one partner to buy out the other. Now, instead of a house sitting on the market, it’s becoming a home! One of the partners and his fiancé are moving in as their primary residence. Plus, they’ve got a head start on their future: planning to turn it into a rental property down the road.
This is why I love what I do. It’s not about just checking boxes on a loan application; it’s about solving puzzles so people can build wealth and move forward with their lives.
Have you ever had a "Plan A" fall through only to find a "Plan B" that was actually better? I’d love to hear about it below! 🦁
Shane Herl
Aslan Home Lending
aslanhomelending.com
