Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa Season 2 Episode 6 High Desert to High Risk

As the sixth episode of season two, High Desert to High Risk of Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa takes viewers on a journey to Southern California, where a single mom is seeking Tarek's expertise in flipping a property. The potential home is located in a high desert area that poses a few challenges to the renovation process due to the harsh weather conditions and lack of local resources.

Despite the property's remote location, Tarek views it as an opportunity to turn a profit for his client. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the location's real estate market before making any major investment decisions. Of utmost importance, the house's potential resale value must be higher than the cost of repairs and renovations.

As Tarek and his team assess the property, they discover a variety of complications. The house suffers from water damage due to a leaking roof, and the interior requires extensive upgrades to the electrical and plumbing systems. Additionally, the property possesses a few questionable features, including a massive pool that may be a safety hazard and an unpermitted extension that is not up to code.

As they delve deeper into the renovation process, Tarek takes his client on a tour of local properties that have sold in a similar range. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the competition, and how this will affect their potential profitability. Furthermore, he helps his client understand how to stay on budget and prioritize tasks in a way that optimizes profits.

Throughout the episode, Tarek and his team navigate construction challenges, including discovering that the roof requires a complete rebuild rather than a simple repair. The desert weather hasn't been kind to the house, and the team must work quickly to ensure that the house is habitable by the strict deadline.

Tarek's client faces a set of opportunities and obstacles as the project progresses. For example, when the team discloses the pool hazards to the client, they decide to remove it completely. However, when they discover the potential for converting the pool space into a hot tub area with beautiful views, the client sees the opportunity and allows the team to move forward.

Although the project's timeline sees frequent setbacks and unexpected issues, Tarek and his crew ignite a spark in the client's desire to become a skilled flipper. The team's experience and knowledge inspire their client to learn as much as possible from the process, including taking the time to learn local building codes.

By the end of the episode, Tarek and his team have created a beautiful and marketable property that exceeds their client's expectations. The property is now updated, modern and up-to-date with safety codes. The desert location only adds to the beautiful setting that Tarek and his team have created. Their client ultimately walks away with a profitable investment property and a newfound passion for home flipping that she can't wait to carry into future projects.