All Forum Posts by: John Mathewson
John Mathewson has started 25 posts and replied 710 times.
Post: Psychology of Appraisals

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@Stephen Dickey We always meet the appraiser at the house. We print out the comps that we have as well as the detailed scope of works or repairs that we have done to the property and we talk with them as much as we can. At the end of the day it's up to them. Some appraisers don't like this at all and don't want us talking to them or a the property while they are there but at least I know he will get a folder that shows my point of view.
Post: Type of Insurance for Flip?

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@Mike Ballew I do exactly what @Kuba F. Said and use the same company. I believe that's the safest approach.
Post: New investor in Huntington Beach, CA

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Welcome to the site! There is a ton of great information on here as well as awesome connections. Great decision on getting your real estate license. That is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Post: New Member from Iowa

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@Chris Pierce Welcome to the site! This is an awesome place to gain a ton of knowledge and connect with some amazing people. Best of luck to you if I can help at all please let me know.
Post: Credit Card for Material

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Wow that's crazy any guess as to how much time it takes to do that work? Also curious as to how many projects you currently do? Not trying to be nosey just wondering the feasibility of doing this and to what scale?
Post: Wholesale Real Estate

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@Demetrius White well that's a tough question to answer without really knowing your goals. However I would recommend you be extremely confident in your buyers/investors list. To me that is way more important than getting a deal and then what? Try to find a buyer then? I think you should focus on getting to know your buyers and exactly what they want then go out and find a sweet deal that you know they will take and boom youre done.
Post: Need advice...Paint golden oak trim white or leave it?

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@Jason M. I would def pain them. Golden Oak is just so dated right now, painting think is a simple thing that an really update the space. Rental I could see just leaving it but trying to sell I would def paint it.
Post: New to BiggerPockets and I would like to introduce myself!

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@Bao-Chau Tran Hey welcome to the site! There is so much amazing information on here and some great connections to e made. Stay active on here and keep up the education.
Post: Wholesale Real Estate

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@Demetrius White Welcome to the site. Use the information and connections on here to break into the industry. Stay active and keep your head down you got this. As far as your contracts I would try to connect with some investors in your state and see what they are using. I'm sure there are quite a few on here. Best of luck to you, if I can help at all please let me know.
Post: New to the forum, just wanted to introduce myself!

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Welcome to the site! There is a ton of information not here and some great connections. Stay active on here and network like crazy. Best of luck if I can help at all please let me know.