Time Is Killing Your Deals (And Your ROI)
Hey everyone 👋
Lately I’ve been doubling down on a ROI + speed approach, and the data is starting to make it very clear.
Looking at top fix & flip markets right now, the pattern is consistent:
👉 The best markets combine strong ROI with fast days on market.
Here are a few examples:
- Indianapolis → 62% ROI | 18 DOM
- Columbus → 58% ROI | 15 DOM
- Rochester → 68% ROI | 15 DOM
- Detroit → 68% ROI | 18 DOM
- Cleveland → 72% ROI | 18 DOM
- Buffalo → 65% ROI | 15 DOM
- Pittsburgh → 72% ROI | 22 DOM
- Cincinnati → 62% ROI | 18 DOM
- Dayton → 68% ROI | 18 DOM
- Akron → 68% ROI | 18 DOM
What stands out:
Even with ROI between 60%–72%, most of these markets are moving in ~15–22 days.
That tells me one thing:
👉 Speed is part of the return , not optional.
A flip is a sprint, not a hold. Every extra month adds:
- Interest
- Taxes
- Insurance
- Opportunity cost
And that starts eating into your real profit fast.
At the same time, buyers today expect clean, move-in ready product. If the renovation doesn’t hit the mark, the property sits , and that’s where deals lose momentum.
How I’m approaching deals now:
- Not just “What’s the spread?”
- But “How fast can I execute and exit?”
Focusing on:
✔ Realistic ARVs (SOLD comps only)
✔ Renovations that actually drive demand
✔ Clean, efficient projects (no overbuilding)
My takeaway:
The best deals today are not just high margin…
They’re the ones that combine:
👉 Strong ROI
👉 Fast resale
👉 Clean execution
That’s where real capital rotation happens.
Curious how you guys are seeing it or just me 😅
Are you still chasing max spreads, or shifting toward speed and efficiency?