BIG NEWS + a giveaway from Duluth Trading Company
Hello! I am super excited to share some big news with you today. It’s a project that has been in the works for awhile.
Drumroll please …
I just purchased my first investment property! It’s a small cottage I’ve dubbed “The White House.” I’ll be fixing it up from top to bottom, then selling it to one lucky family who will hopefully find it to be the cottage of their dreams. 🙂
Of course I’ll be chronicling the whole DIY journey here on the blog in a series I’m calling “Follow this Flip.” I hope you’ll tag along with me through the good, the bad and the ugly.
Flipping a house has been a huge dream of mine for many years. After searching high and low for the right property, submitting multiple offers on places I did not get, I finally scored this one.
I purchased my little “diamond in the rough” for $44,000 and am hoping to sell it for around $100,000 when I’m all done. I closed on the house last Friday and have already made some progress on the exterior, which I’ll be sharing with you later this week.
In the meantime, check out the DIY-friendly clothing and gear I’m wearing in the pic above. It’s all from my favorite clothing retailer, Duluth Trading Company.
- Women’s DuluthFlex Daily Slim Leg Jeans (These are the most comfortable and flattering jeans I have ever worn. #truestory)
- Women’s Crosscut Performance Flannel Shirt (My husband makes fun of me because I have about 100 of these in my closet. Love the length and feminine fit.)
- Women’s Goatskin Gardening Gloves (I use these for EVERY PROJECT.)
- Women’s Keen Revel III Boots (These are toasty warm, waterproof and super comfy.)
Wanna test these duds out for yourself? The amazing folks at Duluth are giving away $50 gift cards to two lucky Living Rich on Less readers! Enter to win one below.
Your flip is exciting. I’ll be living vicariously through you!!
Excited to see everything!
Thanks, Laurie! I’m excited to share the journey.
So excited for you, and to follow your dream! Remind me your part of the country?
Very excited! Will be praying God shines throughout this part of your journey, 🙂
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I’m in rural, central Pennsylvania. Huntingdon County, to be specific. Thanks for the prayers and for stopping by, Paula. 🙂
Gardening gloves!
Hope to buy a white cottage when I retire up in the cooler weather where I can have all five seasons!! A bit tired of Florida heat year round. Just found your blog and LOVE it! Will be following your flip. Hope it goes smoothly for you!
Thanks for stopping by, Belinda. And enjoy that beautiful Florida weather while we’re shivering this winter. 🙂
Oh most definitely my comfy denim overalls.
My hair in a ponytail and in a cap gets me going.
My paint stained yoga pants. 🙂
Beyond excited to see what God has you do with this house. Who knows…you may get a visit from a Probation officer to check the progress!!!!;)
Putting on my hikers and work gloves gets me going!!!
Probation officers are welcome at my house anytime, lol. 😉
Have fun on your house.
I guess putting on my gloves gets me going.
That works for me, too. Thanks for stopping by, Sandy. 🙂
Yay Susan!! This is so exciting! My dream to do this one day too. Can’t wait to follow along on the progress. And love your outfit too.
Thanks so much, Christina. I hope all is well with you. 🙂
Flannel shirts. Because i know i’m ready to get down and dirty but look stylish doing it!
Oh my! I just came across your site and I have to say you are awesome and inspiring!! I love all of your DIY and keep doing what you’re doing, because it’s greatly appreciated. 😉
Aw. Thanks so much for the kind words, Annie, and for stopping by. 🙂
I love wearing flannel, rugged and cute!
putting on my paint stained jeans usually gets me moving!
My paint stained jeans inspire me to do DIY projects.
My work boots! They’re really old but inspire me to get to work!
Best diy clothes? Pajamas! Don’t have to worry about ruining them!
This is so exciting! We shall be living vicariously through your flip.
I never had aa designated DIY outfit maybe that’s why I’ve always hesitated whenever I had to work on major DIY house stuff like painting. Hope to get an outfit together soon!
I just throw on an old tee and knit pants!
My work gloves and carpenter jeans!
A warm vest and a pretty scarf!
My comfy jeans get my DIY on.
I’m all about boyfriend jeans when working outside. Makes it easy to slip into the rubber boots to go work on the muddy yard!
I love my blue jeans & sweatshirts
My paint-spattered jeans.
Usually something comfortable, so those jeans you were talking about sound awesome! Comfy and flattering?! I’ll take it!
My DIY skills are probably not in the “mojo” category, but I know it is time to get busy when I put my painting shirt on. If I win this gift card, I will dress in my new duds and I promise to sew some throw pillows. I have had the fabric for 6 months!
Loving the flannel shirt not only can it be worn outside for yard work but can be worn with a pair of jeans!
Where is this house located? How many bedrooms/baths?
The address is 15467 Sportsman Club Road, Calvin. When done, it will be a completely renovated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home – approx. 1400-1500 square feet. We’ll be selling for under $100,000. Are you in the market for a new home?
We’re growing out of our current house, now that we’re expecting our 4th child. This house is a bit too far from where we’d want to be located, but I enjoy reading your blog. Let me know if you ever decide to flip a house closer to Huntingdon. =)