Buyers Bootcamp

Scott puts his real estate skills to the test when presented with two homes in an unfamiliar market; he quickly discovers that flipping in a new city can have some unexpected financial repercussions.

Scott faces a tough decision when he has to choose between two classic Colonial-style houses. Some renovation surprises are to be expected, but when he discovers a "phantom" third floor, it takes the rehab to a whole new level.

Scott thinks he has a pretty easy decision to make after touring a dated house in need of an overhaul and a large home with a bizarre layout. Scott's all set to deliver the news, but when an unexpected change in financing comes into play, he changes his mind on the spot.

Scott McGillivray debates partnering with an eager couple new to flipping and another couple stuck in a mid-flip crisis. With two great houses full of value adding possibilities at his fingertips, Scott is confident that he can't make a wrong choice. But when some exterior issues threaten to derail the project, Scott and his new partners learn there's no such thing as a sure bet.

Scott takes his investment dollars to sunny south Florida, where he's pitched two appealing properties. Both have great value-adding potential, but when he finds himself drowning in structural issues, Scott questions whether he will sink or swim.