All Forum Posts by: Ashley Woody

Originally posted by @Nabil Suleiman:

@Ashley Woody

You don't have to use your license if you don't want to, it can be something you have as a backup plan if you build those relationships (this would be the first thing to do above all else) The only issue I see with being a full project manager is managing the construction part of it, until you learn each step in the building process someone may not trust you know how to manage those aspects. As for the design part, sometimes its just working for people at a low cost until you build enough of a following that the only thing you do for people is design. Some people I know have done this successfully would be 1000Xbetter. She started off staging, and some parts of design, and now she's a full fledge specialized designer and stager. She's one of Manny, but now she charges extreme prices and her book of business is full. 

That is brilliant! I have my license but I do not, nor have I ever, actively used it. Do you think that going through the efforts of becoming an RA under a broker and paying all of the dues that come along with that would supersede obtaining a position where I could apply the skills from events (permitting, design, vendor mgmt, etc.) to handle every aspect of a flip and not have to worry about all the paper that comes with being a real estate agent? I'm leaning more toward the latter, but will do what it takes to get my foot in the door.

I'm open to anything at this point, but am curious on your thoughts. 

Thank you!

Originally posted by @Nabil Suleiman:

@Ashley Woody 

Ashley, Becoming a flipper is a dream for many on this forum and for many that have yet to discover it. It is more common that people take on projects that don't go well vs those that do. This is generally because of the immediate desire to doing a flip often times overrules the math behind accomplishing it. If the talents you claim to have are true, finding someone who is already doing flips should not be the most difficult thing to do, I would offer your design services for free with a contract to sell the home. This is exactly what someone I know does, (I knew the flipper before him). He also has your skills with a real estate license. He  is now a trusted advisor for all the flips this guy does, takes no risk in the investment, gets paid to design and get paid to sell the home. That would be the route that sounds like you can learn, and utilize all the skills and licenses you have. Just a thought. Good Luck.

Originally posted by @Claudio Salvatorelli:

Hello Ashley,

That's very impressive. Do you have current experience flipping houses right now? I think holding the properties for the long term is better business right now, However, flipping can be a great strategy to get some cash.

Cheers,

Claudio Salvatorelli