QA with TAREK EL MOUSSA

ANOTHER flippin’ divorce success story! Tarek El Moussa and ex-wife Christina Anstead transform problematic properties into moneymakers on Flip or Flop. Now Tarek takes the reins solo with two of his own shows: Tarek’s Flip Side and Flipping 101

With Tarek El Moussa. Star chats with the entrepreneur.

What can you tell us about your new digital series, Tarek’s Flip Side?

It’ll share with viewers what I do outside of TV — living a normal life, spending time with my kids and showing the world I'm just like them.

Flip or Flop is in its eighth season - did you ever expect it to be such a hit?

I had no idea. I think the viewers enjoy not only the house transformations and flipping, but our journey and how far we’ve come. They’ve watched us build a life together, watched our real-life suffering, watched us through our divorce, and now they’re watching our comebacks and new chapters. Our viewers have become part of our lives!

Which property on the series has been the most challenging so far?

The Cliff May midcentury modern house back in 2013. We were pretty new to highend design and we’d never tackled a midcentury modern project before. The materials and details had to be exactly what buyers wanted; we really had to go beyond what we were used to.

What tips do you have for those who want to get into house flipping?

Knowledge and education are very important. I’m always sharing expert tips on my Instagram. My new HGTV series Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa will be a great tool for novice flippers. I’ll be mentoring and coaching first-timers to help them learn the ropes, find the best property deals and show them how to make the most profit on their investment.