We don't hide fees in fine print. Here's exactly what you pay, what you get, and when the split applies.
Pay once, you're in. No recurring charges, no monthly dues, no annual renewal.
Flat fee per transaction. Title work, compliance, and all paperwork handled — nationwide.
Only applies when we bring the lender. Handle your own financing? Keep everything.
Full Comparison
See how the co-op model stacks up against every traditional path into the car business.
| Cost Category | FlipLane Co-op | Own Dealer License | Franchise | Lot Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $250 | $15,000 – $50,000+ | $250,000 – $500,000+ | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Monthly Overhead | $0 | $2,000 – $5,000/mo | $10,000 – $50,000/mo | $1,500 – $4,000/mo |
| Per-Deal Fee | $250 flat | $0 (but overhead eats margin) | Franchise % of gross | Varies |
| Dealer Auction Access | ✓ Included | ✓ Own license | ✓ Restricted | ✗ Not included |
| Title & Compliance | ✓ Handled | You handle it | Franchise handles | You handle it |
| Nationwide Processing | ✓ 50 states | State-specific license | Multi-state $$$$ | ✗ Local only |
| Keep Your Profits | ✓ 100% | ✓ 100% (minus overhead) | ✗ Franchise takes cut | ✓ 100% (minus rent) |
| Time to Launch | Same week | 3 – 12 months | 6 – 18 months | 1 – 3 months |
| Insurance Required | Covered under co-op | $3,000 – $10,000/yr | $5,000 – $20,000/yr | $2,000 – $5,000/yr |
Common Questions
No. The $250 membership is a one-time payment. There are no monthly subscriptions, annual renewals, or hidden recurring charges. You pay once, you're in.
The $250 processing fee covers title work, state compliance paperwork, deal documentation, and administrative processing for each transaction. It's a flat fee regardless of the vehicle price — whether you flip a $3,000 car or a $30,000 car, it's always $250.
The 50/50 split only applies to the finance upside when you use our lender network. If a customer finances through our portal, we split the finance profit 50/50. If the customer pays cash, or if you arrange your own financing through a lender you brought — you keep 100%. The split never touches the vehicle profit itself.
Yes. If you buy a car at auction for $5,000 and sell it for $8,000, that $3,000 profit is entirely yours. The only fee is the $250 processing per deal. We never take a percentage of your vehicle profit.
Yes. There are no caps on how many vehicles you can buy, sell, or process through the co-op. The more you flip, the more you make. The $250 per deal fee stays flat no matter your volume.
Since there's no recurring fee, there's nothing to cancel. Your membership doesn't expire. If you stop doing deals, you stop paying the $250 per-deal fee — that's it. No exit fees, no penalties.
The membership fee is non-refundable as it immediately grants you access to dealer auctions, tools, and the co-op infrastructure. We want members who are serious about building a car business.
Most members are set up and doing their first deal within the same week of joining. Once you pay and sign the membership agreement, you get immediate access to auctions and the ByrddawgsOS dashboard.
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