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All Forum Posts by: James McGovern

James McGovern has started 361 posts and replied 1303 times.

Post: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

Will help in the long run provided the other party sits quietly and does not attempt to undo it later 

Post: Open a Credit Card for LLC?

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

Having a Lowes credit card is highly beneficial as it gets you discounts 

Post: House Near My Job Set For Auction - What to do?

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

Go look at the court records for this property 

Post: Bryant Electrical Panel/Breakers

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

I would recommend an upgrade as these panels are hard to find parts for 

Post: Let’s Talk: Is Wholesaling Still a Viable Strategy in Today’s Market?

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

Wholesaling takes a level of talent and negotiation skill that many lack. You have to be honest with yourself about your ability 

Post: When hiring an agent, you don’t get what you pay for

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

@Chris Seveney what exact steps do you recommend for due diligence?

Post: When hiring an agent, you don’t get what you pay for

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

@Scott Nachitilo how should an agent prove their value before signing?

Post: Flipping a golf driving range

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

I know of an outdoor golf driving range and thinking about purchasing it to convert into a gun range. The upper decks would be interesting for skeet shooting and I would keep the bottom for long range shooting. 

anyone else has went down this path?

Post: Flippers and personal branding

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

Tarek and Christina on their flipping show made it a point to build their brand while flipping. How come more flippers aren't doing the same? What are the steps that flippers should take to build their brand?

Post: Fix n Flip services

James McGovernPosted
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Bloomfield CT
  • Posts 1,376
  • Votes 336

You need to articulate upfront how you are cheaper than others. For flooring I use Empire as they will come to your property and give discounts on the spot. They can commit to installation within one day