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In 2025, the most profitable flips in Texas are happening where you can buy with leverage (price reductions or longer days-on-market), renovate to a clear “ARV ceiling,” and exit into strong buyer demand. Big metros still offer opportunity—but the profits are tighter than they used to be, so market selection and neighborhood selection matter more than ever. ATTOM+1
One important reality check: nationally, flip returns have compressed—ATTOM reported a typical ROI of 23.1% in Q3 2025, the lowest since 2008. ATTOM And Texas specifically shows thinner average flip margins in that same dataset—meaning you can’t rely on “Texas always goes up” as your plan. ATTOM
With that in mind, here are five Texas markets where investors are still finding workable spreads—if you buy right and manage the rehab tightly.
For a helpful state-level snapshot of inventory, pricing, and metro trends, Texas A&M’s Texas Real Estate Research Center is a strong reference: Texas Real Estate Research Center
DFW remains a heavyweight because it’s deep, liquid, and constantly rotating buyers—move-up families, relocations, and investors. Migration into major Texas metros like DFW has been a big driver of housing demand. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
In 2025, another tailwind for flippers is negotiation leverage: a large share of listings have had price reductions in DFW, which can create “discount windows” if you’re disciplined on your buy price. HousingWire
What tends to work in DFW:
Watch-outs: Over-improving is the silent profit killer. In a tighter-margin year, the “HGTV dream kitchen” can turn into an appraisal problem.
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Houston is massive, which matters for flippers because volume creates opportunity—more listings, more motivated sellers, more “good-not-perfect” houses that can be upgraded.
Houston also posted one of the largest numeric population gains in the U.S., which supports long-term demand fundamentals. Census.gov And like other Texas metros, Houston has seen price reductions in 2025—another potential source of investor leverage when underwriting carefully. HousingWire
What tends to work in Houston:
Watch-outs: Don’t ignore flood risk and drainage realities—insurance and buyer objections can wreck your exit.
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San Antonio often hits the sweet spot for flippers: strong demand, a steady economy, and (typically) more attainable price points than Austin. It’s also included among the major metros that saw big inbound migration dynamics over the past cycle. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
In 2025, San Antonio also shows meaningful levels of price reductions, which can help investors negotiate into deals with enough cushion to rehab and exit. HousingWire
What tends to work in San Antonio:
Watch-outs: Spread your risk with tighter scopes and timelines—don’t get cute with big additions unless comps clearly support it.
Austin is the “high skill, high reward (sometimes)” market in 2025. Prices have softened compared to prior peaks and inventory has been more balanced at points in 2025, which can create buying opportunities—especially for investors who can negotiate and execute. Texas Real Estate Research Center+2Statesman+2
What tends to work in Austin:
Watch-outs: Thin margins. When the market cools, the flipper who overpays gets punished first.
El Paso is attractive to many flippers because it can be less volatile and more affordability-driven than the biggest metros. Zillow data shows El Paso’s average home value around $229,646 with modest year-over-year movement, and homes going pending in roughly the low-to-mid 40s days (per that dataset). Zillow HUD market analysis also provides a more fundamentals-oriented look at the area’s housing conditions. HUD User
What tends to work in El Paso:
Watch-outs: Exit velocity can vary by pocket—know your buyer profile before you buy.
Texas can still be great for flipping, but 2025 rewards investors who:
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This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal, financial, or investment advice. Please consult with a licensed professional before making financial decisions.