All Forum Posts by: John Moore

Welcome to BP.  You can acquire a lot of excellent information by exploring the tool bar.  When you determine the niche that most interests you then you can focus on that aspect.  You should attend the get together in Summit NJ which they hold about once a month and meet like minded people.  You might pick up the information that will set you on your path. Welcome aboard.

Welcome to the BP family.  Make sure you attend the NJ meet up's in Summit, NJ good place to meet like minded people.  Your close enough to NYC to also attend there meetings are almost as close.  Again, welcome aboard.  Explore the tool bar area, there is a wealth of information available.

From my experience you are taking a risk.  I would attempt to keep your improvements in line with the comps.  Getting a higher appraisal is risky, if your willing to take the chance document the work you performed and provide the appraiser with the documentation and before and after pictures to give them something to work with in order to get the number you are looking for, and it is still going to be risky.  Good luck

Welcome to the BP family and I am  sure you will get your share of "War Stories" over a few cocktails.  Meanwhile enjoy the NYC environment and attend the meet up's.  Again, welcome aboard.

I would think that maturity would be an asset that has value.  Your decisions would be more calculating and possibly more rewarding.  The advise you have received is all excellent, attending local meetings is an excellent way to learn the local market as well as to pick the brains of those who are in the trenches.  You have many productive years ahead of you, all you have to do is make them count. As the old saying goes "make your plan and work your plan". Lot's of luck and nice to see you already have started on your way, by joining the BP family.

Timeshare for personal use can be a good purchase.  Depends on how you are acquiring the timeshare and what you are paying for it.  If it has a viable exchange program so much the better.  You should acquire one that you would not mind going to each year and if the week(s) your buying are right to use or deeded.  If you are buying a specific unit for a specific week it makes life a lot easier.  You can acquire timeshare units on line at give away prices and as mentioned check on the maintenance fees.  There are some excellent "dirt cheap" units available.  Investment no, family utilization a good expense as it will make you get away and enjoy the family.  Food for thought.

Try advertsing on store bulletin boards, free and cost effective.  

Welcome to the BP family.  You should use the key word tool for meetings.  There are ones held in NYC and Summit, NJ, both in your backyard.  You will certainly make the contacts you want at these meetings.  Meanwhile, explore the dashboard there is tons of valuable information available to assist you on your journey.  Again, welcome aboard.

Welcome to the BP family.  Don't forgeet the monthly meeing in Summit, NJ.  Good place to make contacts.  Put Simmit meeting, into your key word tool kit.  Again, welcome aboard.

From a cosmetic approach not all of your prospects would like wood ceilings I would think the tried and true kitchen and bath approach would be your best approach.  Granite counter tops, good cabinets and stainless steel appliances and lighting are always show stoppers.  Making the bathroom a focal point of your improvement is certainly a safe approach to making the lasting impression; and of course curb appearl; shutters, nice entrance door are always safe investments. Additional food for thought.