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Exploring the recent trend of house flippers scooping up foreclosed and often abandoned "zombie houses" and renovating them to return neighborhoods to their former glory.
Justin Stamper
Self
2021
When the zombie team spots a small, rundown bungalow in a highly sought-after neighborhood, they have visions of a steal of a deal that could earn a big paycheck. But when hidden problems like wood rot and termite infestation start demolishing their budget, it's a battle to finish this zombie before it eats up all their profits
A corner lot, a large pool, and tropical landscaping--this zombie has it all, including a thousand things wrong with it that make it an affordable purchase. Can the zombie flippers overcome the bad layout, problematic labor shortages, and even some difficult neighbors to turn this dilapidated mashup of a house back into a tropical paradise
The zombie team takes on a promising flip in a small community, but local permit procedures and HOA regulations soon shut down their work. The group must tackle a mountain of red tape while working around multiple restrictions, trying to finish before their growing schedule leaves them paying thousands more in loan interest.
The team finds a mid-century house that has its share of zombie features, but also some vintage touches that Ashlee thinks can be restored. When Keith insists that everything be updated, it becomes a battle of classic-retro versus modern upgrades, with the flippers butting heads over which style should dominate this renovation.
An available zombie in a higher-priced neighborhood has the team excited for a big-money flip. But this house has an unsettling history. The previous owner died in it, and she might not like these renovations being done to her home! Can the crew navigate strange happenings and creepy vibes to turn this wreck into an upscale money-maker?
Flush with projects, the zombie team has little time for an additional flip--and they don't have the cash on hand. But when a good deal appears, they decide it could be worth it if they can work fast and limit their loan interest to a single one-month payment. It becomes a 30-day race to complete the job, as supply chain problems and personnel shortages threaten to derail their goal.
The team senses a golden opportunity when they check out a zombie house and discover a hidden treasure in the backyard--a buried pool. If it can be restored, it could boost their sale price forty grand. Armed with this secret, they outbid other parties, but as the flip unfolds, unexpected problems and expenses threaten to demolish their inflated payoff.
The team leaves their comfort zone with a six-bed-six-bath new construction that was abandoned after framing. It's not a typical zombie, but this flip could earn them several hundred grand! In order to hedge their massive investment, they get a soft commitment from an eager buyer. But his meticulous demands might bleed the team's funds, or even leave them hanging if he gets fed up and bails on the deal.
A 100-year-old house is being offered at a tantalizing price--virtually land value. But that could just mean it's hiding 100 years' worth of problems. The Zombie team takes on this historic renovation in hopes of having a showpiece flip as well as a sweet profit. But decades of termite damage, outdated electrical systems, and hard-to-match vintage details could turn this showpiece into a public disaster.
The team gets excited when they find a "granny home" -- a house that hasn't been updated in a long time, but has good bones and shouldn't take much work to flip. They snatch it up to do a streamlined, one-month reno. But slowdowns start to affect their plans, including a six-month backup on materials, and even another individual who claims to be the rightful buyer--and has the papers to prove it.
A small house carries big potential for the team because of its location--situated on a beautiful lake. They snatch up the 3-bed, 1-bath property before having a reno plan, convinced there's money to be made. But deciding how to change the layout and add a bathroom becomes a struggle, as does cleaning up buried garbage on the shoreline, and keeping the neighbor's pet peacocks at bay.
The Zombie flippers uncover a "flag lot" property--a house tucked behind another with a narrow access. There's a property line dispute with the neighbor, but the lakefront location and low price are too tantalizing to pass up. The team sets out to resurrect this ragged two-story, battling flimsy construction and sinking floors, only to learn that the property dispute might rob them of lake access completely.
The team finds a sweet price on a time-capsule house--an old home filled with years of clutter. But it has a surprise bonus: the old "workshop" in the back has been converted into a separate dwelling. They snatch up this two-for-one deal to convert it into an owner-renter property, but when the city splits the dwelling into separate addresses, it creates a nightmare backup of permit and inspection delays.
A large corner lot is home to a DIY nightmare--an ugly house that the previous owners left full of half-baked, shoddy renovations. From a master bath that opens into the hallway, to a bedroom as red as the gates of Hell, this property needs a complete redo. The Zombie team takes on the challenge, but with interest rates set to go up, it's a race to finish before housing prices take a tumble.
A probate house finally becomes available to the Zombie team, and their initial walkthrough reveals the makings of a sweet party pad--including a patio with a bar, and a backyard with a pool, sundeck, and another bar. They plot a quick one-month flip, but their plans for an entertainer's dream layout hit a snag when they tear down a wall that proves to be structural, derailing their open-plan design.
When the Zombie team's architectural consultant Alynne tells Keith she'd like to become more involved in the business, he agrees to take on a side project they can renovate together. The house they find is an outdated disaster of old rock construction, code-violation windows, and horrible finishes. There's plenty to redesign here, but can these new partners see eye-to-eye on how to fix it?
Keith partners up with architectural consultant Alynne on a side project, looking to renovate a home in an Historic Preservation District. But the job gets complicated when they have to follow restrictions set by the Preservation Board, track down unique historic windows, and even correct a dangerous setup of the water heater mounted precariously above the toilet.
The crew decides that a huge house made of sloppy framework and unstable floors is too crazy even for them. But when a pair of rival flippers nabs the place and asks for the Zombie team's help renovating it, they strike a deal to work together, facing issues like rats in drainpipes and rundown skylights. But their new partners have conflicting views on construction and design that could put this project in jeopardy.
The Zombie team ventures outside their usual territory to explore a one-of-a-kind property--a medieval-looking retreat on its own island in a lake. Full of strange relics and mysterious construction, this place is too intriguing to passup, and they set out to reimagine the property for modern times. But the unfamiliar building codes and the challenging location upend this project in a way the crew never could have imagined.
Former Zombie team member Duke calls the gang together to flip the most zombified house they've ever seen--a nightmare of rotten wood, collapsed roofing, and even a dead raccoon amongst the junk piles inside. Duke agrees to pay for the house and reno if they can finish it in 90 days. But if they can't, they'll owe $351k in outstanding liens. Can they finish in time, or will this risky flip ruin the Blueprint group?
2023
Derek and Chauncey take on a zombie house that was abandoned by previous flippers! Left with holes in the roof, termite damage and a dilapidated porch this nightmare house pushes their skills, and budget, to the limit. Can they resurrect this wreck and turn it into a hefty profit?
Derek sees big profit potential when he buys a crumbling old house in a nice neighborhood. Chauncey is skeptical of the half-finished work and the small square footage. With possible high reno costs, hardwood hardships, and missing air conditioning, was this all a big mistake to take on this zombie?
Derek takes Chauncy to see a house in the super desirable North Dallas neighborhood. Even though this smaller home has foundation issues, Derek feels it's too much of a deal to pass on. But when Chauncy gets her heart set on panoramic doors, will the extra cost tip the scale on an already tight renovation budget?
Duke stumbles upon a potential diamond in the rough estate sale that piques the interest of Keith and Alynne. The team ventures out to discover the zombie house that sits on an overgrown jungle of a yard, where a detached unit in the back is hidden among the weeds. Despite its rough appearance, they soon see the potential for a lucrative flip. But as they begin tearing the walls apart, they quickly realize their initial excitement was misplaced. As the flip spirals out of control, Keith and Alynne face mounting financial pressures and a timeline that is way over budget. Will the Zombie Flippers get away from this nightmare house with a profit?
An overextended Dolmar and his team take on a botched flip in South Tampa.
Dolmar's got a steal of a deal in Port Richey but after they pull up to this 90s Era Time capsule, they discover that vandals, roaches, and water damage have had their way with the interior.
In an ideal Dallas neighborhood, a ramshackle bungalow with some vandalism and a faulty foundation falls in Derek and Chauncey's laps.
Dolmar buys a zombie sight unseen, shocking his business partner Sam, especially having known there may be a sinkhole under the property, threatening the profitability of this flip.
Dolmar receives a tip on a hot home in the desirable Palm River neighborhood, so he and Amanda head over to scope it out.
Looks can be deceiving. This Derek special is set in a posh neighborhood on a treelined street and from the outside it doesn't look like your typical Zombie. But once Derek and Chauncey step inside, this 2,800-square-foot ranch home quickly becomes a house of hidden horrors. Will the foundation, leaky pipes, and backyard pool torpedo their budget and sink their profits?
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The zombie team has their work cut out for them when they discover a 3bed/2bath might be missing a bedroom; termites, collapsing ceilings and some surprises might just be a budget-buster.
Chauncey and Derek team up with Project Manager, Albert on a Zombie in the desirable North Dallas neighborhood; with giant holes in the floor, roaches, and all sorts of unspeakable muck, the budget and timeline quickly balloon.
When Dolmar and the team get a deal on a 4 bedroom two bath from one of Dolmar's lender contacts in the suburb of Port Richey, it seems too good to be true; when the market shifts, it's causing Dolmar and his team to have to make a hard decision.
An exciting former rental property dream house turns into a nightmare when everything that can go wrong, does. From rotted roof trusses, damaged water heaters and countertops, and an exploding budget, the team will really have to think out of the box to solve this property puzzle.
Dolmar found a steal of a deal with a house that backs onto the Hillsboro River and has a ton of potential.
When Dolmar and the crew decide to take on this next zombie, little did they realize the challenges they would meet.
Dolmar and his team are flipping their first townhouse in the Greater Carrollwood suburb of Tampa.
Dolmar and his team stumble upon a potentially great investment opportunity in Hudson, Florida.
Dolmar's frequent collaborator Anthony was able to buy a house at land value in Bushnell Florida.
2016
In the series premiere, Justin Stamper and his team tackle a Tudor-style home in a suburban neighborhood.
Keith talks his partners into going in with him on a zombie house flip located in a prime school district that he not only just purchased but that he already flipped five years ago.
A zombie house from the 90's becomes the team's latest project, but any hopes for a fast flip and a quick profit start to sour when they discover that the entire façade on the front of the house is filled with wood rot and needs to be replaced
Ashlee convinces the team to let her take creative control of a flip, but arguments over design choices spark a showdown that slows the remodel and drives up the project's budget
The team works on clearing out a home previously owned by a hoarder; Duke and Keith have differences in opinion over a wall in the living room and a shower in the master bath.
A 3,200-square-foot home in one of Orlando's most affluent neighborhoods has a number of problems, from a badly damaged roof and rotting walls to an alligator in the swimming pool.
The team's latest project is plagued by plumbing issues, design disputes, budget-busting construction hurdles, and a terrible odor hidden somewhere inside the home
The seemingly simple renovation of a small, single-story home spirals out of control after the team decides to tack on an addition to make more money on the flip.
2017
Duke finds a dilapidated mid-century modern home that some other flippers have already started. When the team gets to the house to investigate, it's clear that the work was botched and will have to be redone. It's a big undertaking but Justin sees potential in the house and decides to run the project on his own. However, when he has to rip out all the drywall, reframe the rooms, rewire the house, and basically start from scratch, it seems like he's bitten off more than he can chew.
When a married couple gets divorced in the middle of renovating this house, it gives the flippers an opportunity they can't turn down. The team finds a way to follow the couple's design choices and add a new master suite to the back of the home. However, as they get towards the end of their work, they find that taking on someone else's flip also comes with someone else's problems and debts.
Sunken floors, rooms cluttered with junk, disgusting bathrooms with a toilet falling through the floor, and an addition that’s literally falling off the house, make this canal front zombie one of the worst the team has ever seen. The flippers must rip out everything except the exterior walls and create a brand new floor plan from scratch. It was a cheap buy, but with so much work to do, the team has to work carefully to keep this Zombie from turning into a complete money pit.
The team stumbles across this zombie with two front doors, and they know that this will be a flip unlike any other. They have their work cut out for them turning this Frankenzombie into a cohesive home, but when one prank turns into a full prank war, it nearly crashes the whole flip.
When the team enters this run down zombie house, they find a microwave room full of TV dinner wrappers where the kitchen should be and a claustrophobic floor plan that needs some breathing room. They decide to take on the flip, but soon discover that there's much more buried and running around in this house than originally meets the eye. Keith takes a dive into the swampy pool to try to find the drain, the team discovers what looks like a grave in the backyard, and what appears to be a rodent problem turns into a rewarding surprise.
When the team finds a low-priced zombie in a good neighborhood, it seems too good to be true. And it is. At first, the team thinks that they're dealing with old termite damage and no live bugs, but the more they look, the more damage they find. As they uncover problems in the ceiling, the floors, and everywhere in between, they realize that this zombie is being eaten from the inside out. They have to tent the house and then repair everything in the house from the floor up in order to turn this bug infestation into a home.
When the team finds this house on the corner, it seems like the perfect flip, until they learn about the corner traffic that sometimes crashes into the wall behind the house! The team decides to take on the project, but soon disagreements about design waste valuable time and money. Later, Keith finds out first-hand just how dangerous the corner can be, and the flip nearly crashes out of control. Ultimately, Justin convinces the city to put up flashing lights and barriers at the corner, and the team pulls together to create a beautiful new home.
The team finds this perfect zombie near Lake Pineloch during an intense Orlando heat wave. It’s the most run down house on a beautiful street, but inside the house, a disjointed floor plan and a broken AC force the team to think outside the box and work through their sweat. When Duke goes rogue designing a new addition, problems keeping the house cool never end, and two floods nearly destroy the home, this flip gets the team hot and bothered. However, the team finds a way to come together despite the heat and create one of their most transformative flips to date.
When the team finds a tiny house overrun with critters, a skeptical Keith lets Ashlee take over as builder. However, the job turns out to be much trickier than she expected when a natural disaster puts a giant branch through the house. Ashlee decides to replace the entire roof, causing the team to worry that this flip could be their first flop.
After Keith convinces the team to take on a giant zombie home, they learn that it sits on one of Orlando’s historic districts, which forces them to follow specific guidelines. When rotten windows need to be refurbished and an unsafe wall needs to be rebuilt brick by brick–this house quickly turns into a historic nightmare.
When the team discovers this flea infested and rotten house with a sordid past, they all agree to take on the flip. But after hearing some scary stories from the neighbors and finding stolen goods at the house, it seems like this zombie’s past may haunt its present.
The team decides to buy this tiny house on a huge lot with the intention of knocking it down and building two larger houses in its place. However, Duke thinks the plan is too risky and puts too much money on the line, so he pulls a stunt to change the plan.
Keith finds this house on a massive lot and convinces the team to take it on. They decide the best plan is to flip the house, split the lot, and sell the extra land. But, when they file for the permit, Keith gets news that could open up all kinds of problems.
2019
When the team finds a ramshackle house down the street from a brand-new school opening in a couple months, they see a chance to cash in by creating a family-friendly oasis. A glut of plumbing and roof problems, plus a tree-toppling disaster, threaten to derail their plans and possibly miss their sales window before the school year starts.
When Justin finds a ramshackle two-unit property, Duke and Keith don’t think it can be salvaged, so Justin and Ashlee take on the flip themselves. With a lack of available contractors and even a mysterious squatter, they conspire to draw Duke and Keith into the mix to fend off their unwanted tenant and complete this tricky multi-family house makeover.
A small house on a big lot has the team seeing dollar signs, with plans to split the property and build not one, but two houses for an epic payday. When the split goes bust – taking their profits with it – they are forced to squeeze every dollar they can out of the property, including Duke’s wild idea to rent the yard out to a rambunctious group of music festival campers.
The team comes across a “lurker” Zombie that looks okay on the surface, but soon reveals tons of hidden water damage under its skin. Fixing it up becomes a race against the weather, as frequent rains start to penetrate the house and destroy their upgrades mid-flip, which can only be solved by a massive redo of the roof that shreds their budget.
Keith finds a historic house that was half renovated, and is now available at a price they could flip into one of their biggest profits ever–over 200 grand! But this old house reveals tons of problems, from an outdated electrical system, to crooked floors, to a second story with low, sloping ceilings that only a kid could love. Can the team revive this zombie into a blend of modern amenities and old-world charm that could help them cash in at a near-record level?
This Zombie house is a literal stinker from years of cigarette smoke that has stained the walls and left a putrid smell throughout the property. But as the flippers make over this monster, things start smelling sweeter when they uncover clues to a hidden treasure. As costs of this tricky reno pile up, they hold out hope of striking it rich by unearthing a huge payday.
When the team finds a rundown house on a prime lakefront lot, they see the potential for a nice six-figure payday. But this decaying home has become a haven for wild critters that keep throwing this flip for a loop. Can the team keep nature at bay while turning this property into a beautiful waterfront retreat? Or will the animal invasion eat up all their profits?
The team finds a hurricane-damaged Zombie that already has a buyer lined up who’s willing to pay market value for a good flip. The problem is, he wants it ready in one month. The team must race to remove piles of debris left in the house, fend off rainy weather when their roofing permit gets delayed, and worst of all, risk losing their buyer if they can’t get the house finished on time.
This lakefront home has a prime spot on the water, but also a horrible layout–with a long, ugly residential wing designed like a live-in rehab clinic. Ashlee takes the lead on this big flip, but her grandiose designs threaten to blow the budget wide open. And when the team tries to rein her in, they sense some bitter pushback that they fear could tear the team apart.
The team finds a zombie in a lower-budget neighborhood that promises some profit if they can keep its basic structure and focus on the finishing details. But Keith keeps plotting grand designs in hopes of boosting the sales price, including a designer she-shed in the backyard. It leads to a bet between him and Justin over who has the best plan for the house and who will end up facing his worst fears.
A ratty house with a goofy layout has Keith fearing it’s a trap. But the team thinks the real payout on this flip will be how it increases market value to the neighborhood, where other zombies reside. They take on the challenge, which includes a pool that looks like a swamp, an insane roof surprise, and even a nosy neighbor’s drone that keeps harassing them, threatening to intrude on their open house and drive buyers away.
The team takes on a lakefront zombie owned by Duke’s friend Mark, with an interesting plan: the team pays only the reno costs and splits profits from the flip with Mark. But this potentially lucrative partnership turns into a nightmare when Mark meddles in everyone’s work, bringing stubborn opinions and last-minute redesigns that threaten to drain their profits to nothing.
Ravaged by a hurricane and overtaken by nature, this low-cost home in need of low-cost renovation might be the perfect zombie for the team to do a quick, easy flip. That is, until they discover the house’s damage is more than skin deep, and it’s home to some wild reptiles–including a species that may be endangered and could make any chance at a profit go extinct.
2022
The Fort Worth zombie flippers take on a home in the Blue Mound neighborhood whose previous tenants left it abandoned and covered head to toe in cat feces.
The Tampa team finds a zombie beach house, complete with a pool perfect for a swamp monster. With an overgrown yard, wasp infested patio, and a hole in the ceiling caused by a leaking roof, this place needs a complete refresh. But the potential to create their own "backyard oasis" is too tempting to pass on. The team takes up the challenge, but will the mounting costs of renovating the pool drown out their dreams of profit?
Flipping a 1920s bungalow in the trendy Seminole Heights neighbourhood; the renovations needed for the termite-infested and dilapidated home are extensive.
The team finds a proper zombie in a stellar up-and-coming location. However, what seemed like a sweet deal turns out to be quite stinky! Although the backyard boasts a well-constructed shed that has a lot of potential, the house is covered floor to ceiling with dog excrement and filled with spooky surprises.
Dallas house flipping experts Chauncey Pham and her husband Derek tackle a house in the hot Casa Linda neighborhood. It's a dilapidated Derek Special, a zombie he acquired sight unseen. This should be an easy 60 day flip, but with unexpected construction issues and Chauncey insisting on a unique design POV, can they keep their timeline and budget in check to make the projected ARV?
The Dallas zombie flippers purchase an outdated, cheap investor flip with a poorly constructed garage-to-bedroom conversion; the challenge for Chauncey and Derek is to keep the flip within the 45-day timeline and $45,000 budget.
Without Chauncey's knowledge, Derek purchases a zombie located in an historical conservation district, hindering the way these flippers are able to renovate the house. With added headaches like foundation and permitting issues, there are big concerns that this team won't be able to finish this rehab on time, let alone turn a profit.
Duke is BACK and ready to flip more zombies with our expert Zombie flippers, Keith and Alynne. The team checks out a vintage property in a desirable neighborhood that needs quite an overhaul. From a tar-and-gravel roof that resembles a pot-holed road, to a bathroom setup where you need a map to find the toilet; the renovation budget quickly evaporates. When massive termite damage is discovered within the structure, our team has to decide whether to reanimate this zombie, or bury it.
Welcome back to Orlando where our trio of flippers are ready to tackle a 100-year-old Craftsman home in upscale Delaney Park. With only one bathroom sandwiched between two bedrooms, this tiny Zombie needs a lot of work to bring it into the 21st century. Keith, Alynne, and Duke have to restore damaged hardwood floors, get creative with the layout, and update the ancient kitchen if they want to resurrect this craftsman zombie from one of the ugliest houses in the neighborhood to the beauty of the block.
The Zombie team is back where it all began in the Jewel Oaks neighborhood of Orlando, where Duke and Keith first flipped a house together. Will they manage to restore this pink nightmare from the '60s as successfully as last time? While the outside is a slightly adorable pink, the inside is a total mess. There's wall-to-wall carpeting, floors with holes, and musty furniture. The team has their work cut out for them, but they can't wait to start tearing into this Mid-Century Monster!
The team gets recruited by an overwhelmed homeowner for a big-money flip on a lake-front property. Although the potential profit is huge, the outdated layout and termite damage make this dusty time capsule a Mid-Century Mishap. And with the approach of Hurricane Ian on the horizon, this will be the team's soggiest flip yet.
The team sets their sights on expanding outside of Tampa in an effort to outwit the difficult housing market. Sam proposes doing a quick 30 day flip in Spring Hill, an hour outside of Tampa, on a house she's been hired to sell, and the team jumps at the idea. But, once inside, the team soon realizes "quick" doesn't always go with "easy" as they face electrical and landscaping challenges. Will they be able to turn the home around in time?
The team scores a major deal when Dolmar is offered a low-price on a small home in a desirable neighborhood in South Tampa. After some debate, the decision is made to turn the home into a long-term rental. But just because the rental plans are long-term, doesn't mean the renovation can be. The team must race against the clock to rehab the house in just thirty days to reap maximum profits.
Dolmar gets a great deal on a zombie in the up-and-coming Spring Hill neighborhood, but after a series of mistakes and expensive renovations this money maker quickly starts to look more like a money pit!
A wholesale deal in Pinellas Park looks like a three bed house with potential, but when they get there it seems to be more trouble than it's worth. The third bedroom is really just a garage with an electric panel and a bed. Not only does this house need a lot of work but there may be squatters lurking on the property! Dolmar and his team has their work cut out for them if they want to revive this zombie.
Derek and Chauncey buy an ugly bug infested zombie in Casa Linda, and they have high hopes of turning it around in only 30 days, but when the Dream Team encounter plumbing problems, cabinet calamities, and an actual burglary, will their high hopes of a profitable flip be smashed?
Even though Derek is excited about flipping a 60-year-old zombie in 60 days, Chauncey has serious doubts. When they run into huge foundation repairs, a worrisome termite infestation and a massive plumbing repair, not only is their profit margin threatened but so is their ability to even finish the renovation.
Chauncey and Derek take on a partner in their latest zombie renovation. As the three investors pool their money and resources in hopes of flipping this house on budget and on time, this sixty year home has other plans as roof issues, termite infestation, and other unforeseen expenditures threaten to endanger the team's ability to turn a profit.
Chauncey turns the tables on Derek by buying a tiny house in the middle of nowhere, sight unseen, without consulting him first. But when a garage conversion turns into a permitting mess with the city, will this Chauncey Special turn into a Chauncey Nightmare?
Keith takes the team to see a house in the Wadeview Park neighborhood that he's been chasing for two years due to probate issues. In Keith's mind, it's been time well-spent because of the low price. But Keith may wish for that time back after plumbing issues and a cement horse threaten to derail the team's tight 60-day timeline.
Alynne ropes the team into a triplex renovation with her friend Octavian, who is in way over his head. What starts out as a good deal with huge profit potential quickly turns into a costly venture due to Octavian's perfectionist ways. Can the Zombie team save the day and keep this renovation under budget? Or is this triplex going to turn into a failed flip?
This lakefront neighborhood zombie seems like a great deal, with its massive swimming pool, vintage original floors, plus the potential to bring in a six figure profit. But with an unexpected roof replacement, their huge payday may just drown in the deep end.
Derek gets a new property for $.50 on the dollar, which makes him confident that nothing could possibly go wrong. But when our flippers face the worst rat and roach infestation in their careers, not to mention rotted floors, their hopes quickly turn to fears. Will their ambitious renovation plans pay off?
2025
