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FOUNDER & ADVOCATE

THE PERSON BEHIND FLIPPEN FAST

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MY STORY

I've always been drawn to solving complex problems and understanding how systems work. Over time, that curiosity led me to real estate, where I discovered how many property owners face difficult situations simply because they don't have clear information about the choices available to them.

The more I learned about property tax sales, inherited property, vacant land, and other unique property situations, the more I realized that many people weren't losing property because they lacked options - they were losing it because they didn't know what those options were.

I continue investing my time in this work because I believe every property owner deserves access to honest information before making an important property decision.

Today, I enjoy helping property owners better understand their circumstances, explore possible solutions, and move forward with greater confidence.

WHY I DO THIS

I believe every property owner deserves access to honest information before making an important property decision.

Many people assume they've run out of options when, in reality, they simply haven't had the opportunity to understand them yet.

Whether someone ultimately keeps their property, sells it, or chooses another path entirely, my hope is that every conversation leaves them with greater clarity and confidence than when it began.

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YOU MAY KNOW ME FROM

You may know me through one of several property-focused organizations that share a common goal: helping property owners better understand their options.

While each organization serves a different purpose, they all reflect the same commitment to education, transparency, and treating property owners with honesty and respect.

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HOMEOWNER TAX ADVOCACY

I serve as a homeowner tax advocate across a network of tax-assistance organizations that provide education, outreach, and assistance to property owners facing delinquent property taxes and tax sales.

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MARYLAND TAX ASSISTANCE

Homeowner tax-sale education and assistance

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VIRGINIA TAX ASSISTANCE

Tax-sale education and homeowner advocacy

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PENNSYLVANIA TAX ASSISTANCE

Property-tax assistance resources

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MoCo TAX CARE

Montgomery County homeowner outreach

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PROPERTY SOLUTIONS

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PROPERTY FREEDOM GROUP

Complex Property solutions

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CLARK FIRST LAND BUYERS

Direct property purchases

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BEYOND REAL ESTATE

While helping property owners has become a meaningful part of my life, it's just one part of who I am.

Outside of my property-focused work, I'm also the founder of Clark First & Company, where I help commercial and government organizations solve complex business challenges.

Whether I'm helping organizations solve business problems or helping property owners understand their options, I enjoy bringing clarity to complex situations and helping people move forward with confidence.

WORKING TOGETHER

I make it a priority to get to know the property owners I work with and understand their situation. I'm also fortunate to be part of trusted teams across the organizations I'm affiliated with, where we work together on research, coordination, documentation, outreach, and helping property owners navigate next steps. Each of us may play a different role, but we share the same commitment to providing property owners with thoughtful attention, honest communication, and respectful support.

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