All Forum Posts by: James McGovern

What are some of the best practices in purchasing and flipping fire damaged properties? Is there a novel way to get the home plans that were used by the original builder?

If you need a GC in Waterbury, I can recommend two who I have used frequently 

Run away from banks and pursue private money loans

I would wait till marriage to avoid confusion with ownership 

Duplexes are rare in certain parts of the Orlando area

The thing that has helped me the most that is often never discussed is the importance of learning construction Spanish. The contractor I use for roofing, decks and windows over the last ten flips are from Ecuador and the ability to communicate has been invaluable. Another cre I use is from Puerto Rico for plumbing and hvac

it is the best way to avoid mistakes 

What are examples of low cost amenities that can be built into multifamily buildings that will generate significantly higher rents?

Getting your license could be valuable if you focus on being a strong buyer's agent. Many time the license is reciprocal across state lines. As an example a Connecticut license can work in Massachusetts and Florida 

@Ken M. Joining a REIA is very expensive on my side of town and feels like pissing away money to meet agents which can be done for free

@Marc Winter please point to public published research that supports this perspective