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I guess that so many people in my small church do it. Is that weird? Even some people who have jobs already flip houses too, for more money. I guess I kinda seems like chasing after money to me. But I guess just in general I’ve always thought it was weird... that so many people do it... like “group think”
I've always seen this as something that is perceived as 'easy money'. Not to mention a job without a boss. If you take a day off you don't need to worry about calling in, getting in trouble, losing a days pay... you just take a day off. And if you're in full work mode and you want to work 12 hours no one is going to make you go home after 8 hours so you don't make overtime. Nor is anyone going to change your hours, expect overtime, etc... you basically set your own hours and schedule.
And you can take time between houses where you may not work, if you're doing well enough. Take a few weeks off before starting the next house. You can't do that in most jobs.
Also it seems, I'm guessing, like a good mix of repetition and challenge. There may be consistent things that always need to be done in each house, while some houses may provide uncommon challenges. This allows for enough repetition to keep things feeling like an even flow, yet enough challenge to keep it from being overly monotonous.
Some may simply enjoy working with their hands, being creative and find this is a good outlet to make money and do what they enjoy.
Now with people that already have jobs, it can be iffy knowing their motives. No doubt some people are simply chasing after money. But some may not make enough to establish a solid retirement so they flip houses and set that money aside for their future. Others may have debts they're trying to pay off. Or have needs they can't afford. Or like to have extra money for needs or emergencies they couldn't afford otherwise. There can be a lot of motives.
And no doubt there are things i haven't considered in all this, these are just some of the things I've considered over the years as someone whose not done it myself.
Something i learned a few years back is knowing peoples true motives is quite a difficult thing to attempt. When i was younger i accused a lot of people of things, only to find out they had good reasons, i had just never considered them. I lost a lot of friends and felt stupid a lot. Now i try to give people more leeway and not presume to know every motive or reason for what they do.
So I'd urge caution in thinking it's all about chasing money or 'group think'. Those may very well be the reasons, but you don't know that. And if you're wrong you alone will be the one to look foolish.
It seems to me an easy way to know facts here (and in most situations) is to simply ask people directly. Anyone you're comfortable with approaching just ask them what got them into flipping houses. Who knows, you may learn some interesting things about the people you go to church with and form new connections.
And you can take time between houses where you may not work, if you're doing well enough. Take a few weeks off before starting the next house. You can't do that in most jobs.
Also it seems, I'm guessing, like a good mix of repetition and challenge. There may be consistent things that always need to be done in each house, while some houses may provide uncommon challenges. This allows for enough repetition to keep things feeling like an even flow, yet enough challenge to keep it from being overly monotonous.
Some may simply enjoy working with their hands, being creative and find this is a good outlet to make money and do what they enjoy.
Now with people that already have jobs, it can be iffy knowing their motives. No doubt some people are simply chasing after money. But some may not make enough to establish a solid retirement so they flip houses and set that money aside for their future. Others may have debts they're trying to pay off. Or have needs they can't afford. Or like to have extra money for needs or emergencies they couldn't afford otherwise. There can be a lot of motives.
And no doubt there are things i haven't considered in all this, these are just some of the things I've considered over the years as someone whose not done it myself.
Something i learned a few years back is knowing peoples true motives is quite a difficult thing to attempt. When i was younger i accused a lot of people of things, only to find out they had good reasons, i had just never considered them. I lost a lot of friends and felt stupid a lot. Now i try to give people more leeway and not presume to know every motive or reason for what they do.
So I'd urge caution in thinking it's all about chasing money or 'group think'. Those may very well be the reasons, but you don't know that. And if you're wrong you alone will be the one to look foolish.
It seems to me an easy way to know facts here (and in most situations) is to simply ask people directly. Anyone you're comfortable with approaching just ask them what got them into flipping houses. Who knows, you may learn some interesting things about the people you go to church with and form new connections.
