Have you thought about flipping homes or scaling your real estate investing strategy? This episode of Pocket Hours dives deep into real estate investing, flipping houses, and navigating the Seattle housing market.

Host Jennifer Nelson sits down with James Stark, a seasoned investor and founder of Stark Homes, to trace his path from college soccer player to successful real estate entrepreneur. James—“Jimmy” to those who know him—shares the pivotal role of mentorship, the hard lessons learned in transaction coordination and construction management, and how focusing on his strengths shaped his career.

His journey is a mix of hustle, resilience, and strategy—perfect for listeners looking for a realistic perspective on breaking into and thriving in the real estate world.

Listeners will get to hear take-action strategies for house flipping, and why knowing your numbers—and your limits—matters. Jimmy and Jennifer offer hard-earned wisdom on building your team, identifying investment-worthy properties, adapting to policy changes, and staying sharp in an ever-evolving market.

Connect with James Stark @jimmystarkflipworld on Instagram and his website jamesst.johnlscott.com/home.

Jennifer Nelson is the founder of Scout Real Estate: scoutrealestate.com. Information on how to get your clock hours and other offerings for Scout School are also listed at scoutrealestate.com/scout-school.