Flip or Flop

Tarek and Christina take on a small, outdated property in Downey, Calif., that has potential to be a fast, cosmetic flip.

A lead on a home in Riverside with a massive backyard and great views; Tarek and Christina envision a major transformation for the property.

An out-of-state seller desperately wants to sell an old family home and it has potential to be a great flip.

Tarek and Christina find a good flip in Garden, Calif., but Christina is worried that Tarek's penny-pinching will prevent them from making the necessary design decisions to maximize profits.

Tarek and Christina hear about a home in El Monte, Calif., but they can't take a look at the inside before making an offer.

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a property in the upscale neighborhood of Palos Verdes, Calif., and while it may be small, it could sell for over $1 million.

Tarek and Christina get a sweet deal on a house; however, some problems arise during the flip and complicates the plans.

Tarek and Christina have a lead on a house in an upscale neighborhood, but it will be an expensive flip.

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Lakewood, Calif.; their hopes and dreams of a great deal in a good neighborhood shatter when they discover that the dilapidated house has been vandalized.

Tarek responds to a contact about a house on a desirable corner lot in Torrance, Calif., but the house and the foundation are riddled with cracks.

Tarek and Christina take on a split-level home in Long Beach, Calif.; as the backyard takes shape, unexpected interior costs threaten the budget.

Tarek is ready to move quickly with a friend on a cosmetic updating, easy flip, but Christina is not so easily convinced.

Tarek and Christina see an opportunity to purchase a three-bedroom house in Whittier, Calif. for a low price because the seller is looking to unload it quickly, and it's still tenant occupied.

Tarek and Christina help a friend and novice flipper get his family home ready for sale, and at a higher price.

Tarek and Christina consider an off-market listing in La Habra, Calif., which appears to need only cosmetic updates.

Tarek and Christina check out a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Garden Grove, Calif. that is dirty with a mosquito-infested pool but has the potential to be charming.

Tarek and Christina find a large home in Cypress, Calif.; they take a gamble on adding a pool and updating the backyard, convinced that it will significantly increase their profit.

A seemingly easy flip in Anaheim turns out to have an issue with one of the bathrooms in the house; a wrench is thrown into the plans when it is discovered the bathroom is only a half bathroom and fails to meet code.