'I knew a handful of people in real estate companies that were doing flips and there were sizable amounts of money being made, but I feared going broke and failing,' he says. He started to really gain traction, but of course, going in on such projects, didn't come without apprehension. Since the experience was positive, Cassidy educated himself, he talked to people, had house flipping friends who helped him to find his first deals, and read a lot about the basics of the industry, like how flips are evaluated for a profit.Įventually, he put up signs about buying houses (which brought in leads) and he had an initial partner that helped him finance the projects. Learning and developing in the industryĬassidy found a home going into foreclosure and after a couple years of living in it and fixing it up, he sold it and made a profit.

So, the natural next step for him was to try his hand at house flipping. When he wanted to buy a house, he ensured that it would be like everything else he previously worked on something he could eventually refurbish and earn a profit on. He took note from his father, who used to buy land and rental properties, and followed suit. It ignited his entrepreneurial spirit.Ĭassidy's father was a car salesman, exposing his son to the heart of hard work. He saved enough money to get an initial taste of what life could be like with that type of financial freedom from being your own boss. These skills and his self-made appliance flipping business eventually led him to support himself, paying for his school and rent, while also developing the useful set of skills he later translated into a career. And with such an impressive talent and mind for deconstructing and rebuilding, he became a mechanical engineer. Anything from calculators, to guitars, to used vehicles-he had a knack for refurbishing things. As a kid, he took a strong interest in taking used, worn appliances and 'flipping' them. The beginningĬassidy Melhorn began flipping years ago, but not houses. Read on to learn more about Cassidy's story and to get inspired by his accomplishments. With a go-getter spirit, he exemplifies this industry's possibilities. It has allotted him great opportunities and as a result, a reputation as a leader and established real estate investor.

His journey to success started with a unique skill set that propelled into a lucrative business over time. With a mechanical engineering degree under his belt, a knack for fixing things, and a strong work ethic, Cassidy started house flipping in 2013 and has over 150 flips to his name.

Cassidy Melhorn, a customer and founder of VOL Homes LLC in Tennessee, is the quintessential example of hard work and resourcefulness paying off in the real estate investing industry.

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