We made the drive up to Manheim, Indianapolis, to check out a 2013 Lincoln MKT we were seriously considering for ourselves. We’ve got a truck we’re planning to sell, and this looked like it could’ve been the perfect second vehicle. From the photos… 👇It looked GOOD. ✔️ Super low mileage ✔️ Clean overall condition ✔️ Just a dent in the fender ✔️ Small tear on an interior door panel Nothing that scared us. But here’s where things changed… The listing showed: 💰 MMR (average auction value) was low 💰 Buy Now price was $3,500 or make offer 👉 That raised a flag for us.Because honestly… why would someone let a vehicle like that go that cheap? Still… we did what we always recommend… 👉 We went to see it in person. And the moment we started it… 😳 💨 SMOKE. A LOT OF SMOKE. Not a little puff… not something you ignore…This was BAD. We’re talking probable motor issues, the kind that can wipe out your entire deal. 👉 We immediately shut it off… and walked away. 💡 Here’s what you need to take from this… 1. Looks mean nothing. On paper, this vehicle looked like a steal. In reality… it was a problem waiting to happen. 2. Price tells a story. If something seems too good to be true… there’s usually a reason. 3. Always inspect when possible. Anyone who bought this vehicle sight unseen would’ve been in serious trouble. 4. This is NOT a beginner flip. A bad motor can destroy your budget fast. 5. Be willing to WALK AWAY 🚶‍♂️This is one of the most important skills you’ll ever develop. We drove 2 hours one way to check this car out… And some people would say that’s a waste of time. 👉 It’s not. Because what it would’ve cost us to buy that Lincoln without checking it first… 💸 Would’ve been WAY more expensive. Bottom line… Not every deal is a deal. And sometimes the smartest move you can make… 👉 is to walk away and keep your money. 💯

Here you go, cleaned up, punchy, and in Dean’s voice 👇 🔥 My First Car Flip… and the Deal That Hooked Me I thought it would be helpful to start sharing some of my actual flips with you, and there’s no better place to start than the very first one 👇 🚗 My first attempt… I bought a 2018 Nissan from Copart, low miles, super clean interior, looked like a great deal at first glance But here’s the catch… 👉 The passenger side front and rear doors looked like someone had taken a knife and sliced straight down through them Now most people would look at that and think…“There’s no way that should’ve been totaled” But here’s what you need to understand 👇 When a damaged car goes to a dealership, they assess EVERYTHING it would take to fix it - New doors - Paint - Glass - Labor - Installation - And if the cost to repair is higher than what the insurance company says the car is worth… 💥 They total it That’s exactly what happened here, and that’s how it ended up at Copart… and eventually in my hands Here’s what I did 👇 I found a wrecked Nissan with the SAME paint code Bought 2 doors for under $500 💰 Swapped them out And just like that… 🔥 I flipped the car and made over $2,000 profit That was it for me… 💡 I was hooked And I haven’t stopped flipping since 👇 Your turn Have you done your first flip yet? If so… how did it go, and where did you find your deal? Drop it in the comments 👇