[ars]

Because they do a terrible job at it. I looked at a flipped house once, and they built a laundry room - with no place for a dryer vent! (I guess they hoped no one would notice.)

They had gas service in the home, but instead of running that to the dryer or range, they ran electric because it was cheaper to run a wire.

Every single thing they did they picked the cheapest, worst, option. Anyone buying that home is in for an expensive annoying time as they have to re-fix tons of things they did.

They had to change the plumbing in some areas, and instead of a 3/4 pipe, they ran 1/2 inch to far too many fixtures - you'll never notice, until you try to shower and run the dishwasher at the same time.

It was just non-stop shortcuts.

I made a policy of not even going to look at a home that was fixed without the owner actually living in it afterward.

[nemo44x]

Hopefully the home inspector is noticing these things.Clearly permits weren't pulled for many of these things since they wouldn't pass code.

But yes I agree, often flippers are taking every short cut they can to make something look nice to unsuspecting buyers but it will all fall apart in 5 years. Cheap vinyl windows is the biggest violators I've seen. Even in nice homes going for $1m.