15 Years. 120+ Flips. One Midwest-Focused Team.
Midwest Renovation Group was built by local market insiders who saw an opportunity to bring institutional discipline to residential property flipping in Saint Louis and beyond. We've spent 15 years perfecting the process.
Our Story
Midwest Renovation Group was founded in 2009 by Michael Torres, a former real estate agent who recognized that the Midwest's aging housing stock represented a massive, largely untapped opportunity. Most homeowners didn't have the capital, time, or expertise to bring their properties to their full potential — and the market was paying accordingly.
Starting with a single craftsman bungalow in Soulard, Michael and a small crew proved the model: buy right, renovate with intention, and sell fast. By 2015, the team had completed 50+ projects and had become one of the most active flipping operations in the Saint Louis metro.
Today, Midwest Renovation Group operates across 9 Midwest cities with a full in-house team — acquisitions, project management, construction, and design under one roof. We've created substantial property value across the region and have an active co-investment program with partners earning consistent returns in the 18–28% range.
Company Timeline
Meet the Team
Five specialists, one shared mission — finding, fixing, and maximizing the value of Midwest properties.
Michael founded Midwest Renovation Group in 2009 after a decade in residential real estate. He personally oversees acquisitions and investment strategy, with an uncanny ability to spot undervalued properties before the market does. Under his leadership, the company has completed over 120 successful flips with an average ROI of 38%.
Sarah brings military-grade discipline to project timelines. She coordinates every active renovation simultaneously, managing vendor relationships, permit timelines, and quality checkpoints. Her 98% on-time delivery track record is the backbone of the company's reputation.
David leads all construction operations with a background in structural engineering and 15 years of hands-on renovation experience across the Midwest. He's personally supervised over 80 gut renovations and has deep relationships with the best licensed trades in the region.
Jessica has an instinctive understanding of what Midwest buyers want. She designs renovation packages that photograph beautifully and sell quickly — modern transitional interiors with warm, inviting palettes that appeal to the broadest buyer pool. Her staging choices have consistently driven sale prices above list.
Ryan is the engine of our deal flow — sourcing off-market properties through his network of agents, attorneys, and homeowner outreach. He also manages the back-end of listings when properties go to market, ensuring maximum exposure and optimal closing terms.
What We Stand For
Our values aren't just words on a wall — they're the principles that guide every acquisition, renovation, and client interaction.
Integrity
We pay fair prices to sellers, deliver on our commitments to partners, and stand behind every renovation with a 12-month warranty.
Speed
Cash offers in 48 hours. Most projects completed in 16–22 weeks. We move fast because in Midwest real estate, timing is everything.
Craftsmanship
We renovate every property as if we were going to live in it ourselves. Quality finishes, done right the first time, every time.
Neighborhood Knowledge
We've operated across the Midwest for 15+ years. We know which finishes sell in Clayton vs. Soulard and how to price every block.
Our Service Area
Deeply rooted in the Midwest — we know these neighborhoods like the back of our hand.