The Deed

- Season 2

(2018)

James, a long-time friend of Sidney's, has committed the original sin in real estate-he's fallen in love with his property. It was supposed to be a quick flip, but three years later, he's still renovating the house to turn it into his dream home, and it's bleeding him dry. He's turned to his old friend Sidney for help. In return for Sidney's investment, James promises to put the house up for sale once it's done. Sidney knows selling the million-dollar home could put James on a path to financial freedom. But will James heed Sidney's advice and sell, or hold on to his ...

Mike and Craig were best friends and business partners. But four years ago, they went their separate ways when they couldn't agree on the future of their flipping business. When a bargain property in one of the best neighborhoods in the city became available, they decided to work together again. The plan was simple-- buy low, give it a lick of paint, and sell for a quick profit. The plan didn't work, they're stuck with the house and it's putting their friendship under stress again. The only way out is a full gut renovation, but they can't even agree on what to do with...

Anne's burgeoning flipping career received a huge setback when she suffered a personal tragedy. She hopes a rundown cottage in one of New Orleans hottest neighborhoods will get her back on track-the only problem is she can't afford to buy or renovate it. Impressed by her eye for design, Sidney decides to fund the flip. But once the deal is done, he discovers the real reason Anne's been losing so much money.

Ten years ago, Emanuel and Tonya bet everything on a ramshackle house they wanted to flip but no bank would lend them the money to renovate. Fortunately, Sidney looks past the numbers. Impressed by their commitment to show their son EJ that hard works pays off, he agrees to fund the flip. Sidney soon discovers that Emanuel's desire to make up for lost time means cutting corners and making costly mistakes. If Sidney can't get Emanuel to change his ways, then the family's first flip could be their last.

Preston Tadesco is the type of a go-getter Sidney loves. At just 21, he's earned his real estate license, flipped his first property, all while studying law full-time. Sidney is impressed by Preston's hustle and instincts, but when it comes to talking budget and schedule, he soon realizes Preston has got a lot more enthusiasm than experience. Still, Sidney offers him the deal of a lifetime - a 50/50 partnership on his next flip - a deal Sidney's only ever offered once before. But, Preston nearly blows it when he gets greedy- the first sign that Preston may want too ...

Wannabe developers Chelsea and Porter invested so much money in house flipping seminars that they're drowning in debt and can't afford to renovate an Uptown fixer upper.