I quit my job at 22 to flip houses. I'm making money, but I wouldn't do it again.
A 24-year-old Canadian former HVAC technician shares his experience transitioning into the US real estate flipping market. Despite finding financial success, he expresses reservations about the sustainability and difficulty of the business model.
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The story provides a personal look at the risks and realities of the real estate investment market for young entrepreneurs.
Teagan Trapp buys and sells US properties from his home in British Columbia. Courtesy of Teagan Trapp. Teagan Trapp, a Canadian living in British Columbia, invests in US real estate. He wanted to buy properties in Canada, but said he could make more money in the US. He's had success so far, but the business isn't for everyone. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Teagan Trapp, 24, a Canadian based in Kelowna, British Columbia, who buys and sells real estate in the US through his company Blue Peak Ventures. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan, all my life up until a year ago when I moved to Kelowna, British Columbia , in September 2025.
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