Finding fresh ways to spark real conversation in your flipping real estate community can be tough. Unpopular Opinion posts help you break the echo chamber, uncover new perspectives, and drive lively engagement. Discover ready-to-use templates designed to get your members talking.
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Unpopular Opinion posts tap into the natural human curiosity for other viewpoints, especially those that challenge the status quo. When done respectfully, they encourage members to share their own experiences and think critically about industry norms. This content type harnesses constructive disagreement, driving deeper conversations and revealing insights that might otherwise stay hidden.
For flipping real estate, where advice often gets recycled and trends can become echo chambers, these posts cut through the noise. They invite members to reflect on what really works, question assumptions, and learn from each other's unique stories. By providing a safe space for less-common perspectives, you foster a more inclusive and thoughtful community.
I think it's a mistake to always renovate kitchens first. Who agrees or disagrees?
💡 Example: "I think it's a mistake to always renovate kitchens first. Who agrees or disagrees?"
Buying the worst house on the best block is outdated advice in today's market. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Buying the worst house on the best block is outdated advice in today's market. Thoughts?"
Open floor plans are overrated for flips. Am I the only one who feels this way?
💡 Example: "Open floor plans are overrated for flips. Am I the only one who feels this way?"
Staging is not always worth the cost for mid-range flips. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Staging is not always worth the cost for mid-range flips. Agree or disagree?"
I believe most flipped homes are listed too quickly after renovation. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "I believe most flipped homes are listed too quickly after renovation. Thoughts?"
Painting everything white is not the best way to sell a flip. Fight me on this.
💡 Example: "Painting everything white is not the best way to sell a flip. Fight me on this."
Hiring the cheapest contractor often leads to better margins. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Hiring the cheapest contractor often leads to better margins. Do you agree?"
I never bother with landscaping upgrades. Anyone else skip this step?
💡 Example: "I never bother with landscaping upgrades. Anyone else skip this step?"
Using trendy fixtures hurts resale value more than it helps. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Using trendy fixtures hurts resale value more than it helps. What do you think?"
I prefer not to use real estate agents when selling flips. Anyone else?
💡 Example: "I prefer not to use real estate agents when selling flips. Anyone else?"
Sometimes, leaving dated features can make a home sell faster. Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Sometimes, leaving dated features can make a home sell faster. Share your experience."
I think over-improving flips is a bigger risk than under-improving. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "I think over-improving flips is a bigger risk than under-improving. Do you agree?"
Selling in the winter can be better for flippers than spring. Who disagrees?
💡 Example: "Selling in the winter can be better for flippers than spring. Who disagrees?"
I avoid 'move-in ready' and leave small projects for buyers. Anyone else do this?
💡 Example: "I avoid 'move-in ready' and leave small projects for buyers. Anyone else do this?"
Working with cash buyers is overrated for quick flips. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Working with cash buyers is overrated for quick flips. Thoughts?"
I think holding properties longer can sometimes yield more profit. Do you agree or not?
💡 Example: "I think holding properties longer can sometimes yield more profit. Do you agree or not?"
Using luxury finishes on starter homes rarely pays off. What's your take?
💡 Example: "Using luxury finishes on starter homes rarely pays off. What's your take?"
Focusing on cosmetic fixes is not as important as everyone says. Who agrees?
💡 Example: "Focusing on cosmetic fixes is not as important as everyone says. Who agrees?"
I believe flipping in small towns beats big city flips right now. Who shares this view?
💡 Example: "I believe flipping in small towns beats big city flips right now. Who shares this view?"
I do not use before-and-after photos to market my flips. Anyone else skip this?
💡 Example: "I do not use before-and-after photos to market my flips. Anyone else skip this?"
Older homes are often less risky flips than new builds. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Older homes are often less risky flips than new builds. Agree or disagree?"
I avoid flipping condos. To me, the risks outweigh the benefits. What do others think?
💡 Example: "I avoid flipping condos. To me, the risks outweigh the benefits. What do others think?"
Having a partner slows down flips more than it helps. Share your view.
💡 Example: "Having a partner slows down flips more than it helps. Share your view."
I rarely use home inspectors before listing. Is this risky or smart?
💡 Example: "I rarely use home inspectors before listing. Is this risky or smart?"
I believe most buyers do not notice high-end appliances in flips. Agree?
💡 Example: "I believe most buyers do not notice high-end appliances in flips. Agree?"
I prefer to avoid open houses and just sell online. What is your experience?
💡 Example: "I prefer to avoid open houses and just sell online. What is your experience?"
Most flips go over budget because of design changes, not unexpected repairs. Who agrees?
💡 Example: "Most flips go over budget because of design changes, not unexpected repairs. Who agrees?"
I think buying at auction is not worth the hype for flippers. Anyone else?
💡 Example: "I think buying at auction is not worth the hype for flippers. Anyone else?"
I do not believe in doing full gut renovations unless absolutely necessary. Agree?
💡 Example: "I do not believe in doing full gut renovations unless absolutely necessary. Agree?"
I think the 70 percent rule is outdated for today's market. Share your thoughts.
💡 Example: "I think the 70 percent rule is outdated for today's market. Share your thoughts."
Using laminate instead of hardwood is a smart move for flips. Who agrees with me?
💡 Example: "Using laminate instead of hardwood is a smart move for flips. Who agrees with me?"
I believe curb appeal is overrated compared to interior upgrades. Anyone else?
💡 Example: "I believe curb appeal is overrated compared to interior upgrades. Anyone else?"
I think flipping in up-and-coming neighborhoods is riskier than it looks. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "I think flipping in up-and-coming neighborhoods is riskier than it looks. Thoughts?"
I almost never use granite or quartz for counters. What materials do you use?
💡 Example: "I almost never use granite or quartz for counters. What materials do you use?"
Leaving some rooms unfinished can actually attract more buyers. Who has tried this?
💡 Example: "Leaving some rooms unfinished can actually attract more buyers. Who has tried this?"
I believe that marketing is more important than renovation quality for a quick sale. Agree?
💡 Example: "I believe that marketing is more important than renovation quality for a quick sale. Agree?"
I rarely update bathrooms in flips unless absolutely necessary. Does anyone else do this?
💡 Example: "I rarely update bathrooms in flips unless absolutely necessary. Does anyone else do this?"
I think virtual staging is just as effective as real staging for most flips. Your take?
💡 Example: "I think virtual staging is just as effective as real staging for most flips. Your take?"
I believe skipping pre-inspections saves time and money. Anyone agree?
💡 Example: "I believe skipping pre-inspections saves time and money. Anyone agree?"
I rarely invest in permits for small jobs. Is this a bad move or just practical?
💡 Example: "I rarely invest in permits for small jobs. Is this a bad move or just practical?"
I find that selling to investors is more profitable than selling to end users. Who else?
💡 Example: "I find that selling to investors is more profitable than selling to end users. Who else?"
Pick a template and personalize it with your own thoughts or a relevant scenario. Post it with a clear invitation for members to explain their reasoning, not just agree or disagree. Tag or mention a few active members to kickstart the discussion. Keep the conversation going by acknowledging thoughtful replies and gently moderating tone to ensure respect. Rotate these posts regularly to keep debates fresh and engagement high.
On all platforms, use clear questions and concise prompts to invite participation. Use polls or reaction buttons to gauge sentiment if available, but always encourage members to elaborate in comments. Pin or feature popular debates to increase visibility.
It's a post that shares a less-common or counterintuitive viewpoint about flipping real estate, designed to spark thoughtful discussion.
Encourage members to explain their reasoning, set clear guidelines, and actively moderate for civility and constructive feedback.
Once or twice a week is ideal to maintain engagement without overwhelming the community or causing fatigue.
Absolutely. Personalize templates with local context, examples, or your own experiences to make them more relatable.
Prompt them with follow-up questions, tag active members, or share your own reasoning to inspire deeper participation.
Yes. They are designed to invite perspectives from all experience levels, making the conversation richer for everyone.
Yes, but adapt the format as needed for each platform's features, such as using polls or threads to encourage dialogue.