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John and Kalen Sledge are real estate investors. They realized they needed to "Think Like an Appraiser" and use John's expertise from appraising for 15+ years to determine the renovation budget and to how to use their renovation dollars. They are now shar


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    25. Jason Keller with Keller Williams Cityview discusses the current sellers market & how to navigate it!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 17:59


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Jason Keller with Keller Williams Cityview San Antonio, TX joins us today and shares his insight into the current sellers market, as well as ideas for sellers & buyers to navigate this market and be prepared. jason.keller@kw.com (210) 889-1112. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    24. Kalen & John answer listeners questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 18:54


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. The current enrollment has been closed as we filled all slots but send us an email so you can be placed on our waitlist to ensure your spot when it reopens. Kalen & John discuss the 3 different appraisals that will be completed on your value add projects & the importance of a detailed scope of work! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    23. The 3 Appraisals That Will Be Completed on Value Add Projects!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 21:11


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. The current enrollment has been closed as we filled all slots but send us an email so you can be placed on our waitlist to ensure your spot when it reopens. Kalen & John discuss the 3 different appraisals that will be completed on your value add projects & the importance of a detailed scope of work! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    22. Material Price Increases & the Impact on Renovation Budgets!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 24:32


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Anthony Chen joins us again to discuss the spike in material costs due to the winter storms! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    21. Reasons the listing home size must match the home size determined by the Appraiser!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 22:47


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen discuss the importance of verifying home size before listing a home for sale! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    20. Eddie Gant & tales from 1700 renovations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 44:21


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Eddie Gant the owner of Jet Lending in Houston TX joins us today and shares his story after completing more than 1700 renovations and being a lender for over 19 years. www.jetlending.com info@jetlending.com (281) 872-7800 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    19. 5 Common Mistake Real Estate Investors Make!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 17:11


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen discuss 5 common mistakes real estate Investors make & how to avoid them! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    18. Tales from a Home Inspector!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 40:24


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Rod Stewardson, Rod Inspects San Antonio, TX www.rodinspects.com https://www.facebook.com/RodInspects Rod discusses what are the top 5 items to look for when buying a home & how to find a quality home inspector. He also talks about items he has seen when completing inspections. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    17. Cautionary Tales of a Hot Real Estate Market!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 34:39


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen discuss today's Hot Market and how that impacts appraisal and market value! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    16. A Tale of Inaccurate Home Size!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 30:49


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Adrian Nolasco shares his story of 2 properties that home size and room count were inaccurate in public records. Instagram @brrrrminator. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    15. Market Value vs Marketability

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 25:09


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen discuss the differences between Market Value & Marketability. They also discuss some generalizations that might not add value to your home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    14. Tales of plumbing problems & the sewage smell!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 29:42


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Grayson Wester - Corridor Funding Grayson tells of his experience with a sewage smell in a newly renovated home. He also discusses managing contractors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    13. Questions to ask contractor to avoid some cautionary Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 14:12


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen discuss questions you should ask your contractor or trades before beginning you renovation project to avoid your own cautionary tale. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    12 Snowpocalypse - How to increase the value of your home will repairing damage from Winter Storms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 28:12


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen discuss the damage cause by the Historic Winter Storms throughout the United States and how to upgrade the quality rating of your home while completing repairs on your home! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    11. Always Verify Home Size before Listing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 14:54


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen discuss home size and the importance of verifying home size! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    10. Analysis vs Analysis Paralysis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 33:30


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. This episode John & Kalen discuss the difference between analysis and analysis paralysis! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    9. Tales from a different take on House Hacking!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 31:53


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Allen discusses house hacking for film crews! Allen Tracy - Instagram farmboyinvestor Booking sites recommended by Alled giggster.com & peerspace.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    8. Why does my home have 3 different sizes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 22:05


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen answer questions about differences in size, discuss ANSI standards and how areas under renovation are calculated by the appraiser. They also share why they do what they do at Think Like an Appraiser. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    7. Tales from the Courthouse Auction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 30:39


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Jake tells his story of a courthouse auction purchase bought sight unseen. Jake Murphy - Cincinnati Rental Rehabs www.cincinnatirentalrehabs.com Instagram - cincyrentalrehabs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    6. You Don't Know What You Don't Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 11:23


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John & Kalen address questions that Investors have and the fear that keeps them from asking those questions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    5. Tale of a Flip Gone South when Contractor Plans the Scope of Work!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 40:43


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Eric shares details of his first project going south when the contractor is in charge of planning the renovations. Eric Moore, Bay Mountain Capital, San Antonio, TX In the State of Texas visit the Texas Department of Licensing at tdlr.tx.gov/licensesearch/ to check the licensing of your Electrician, Plumber and HVAC trades. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    4. Tales of Hidden Problems Behind the Walls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 40:20


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Anthony Chen shares his experiences with a complete renovation in San Antonio TX. Anthony discusses the problems encountered when they realized that parts of the home were framed with 2x2s and how he turned this project around and converted it into a cash flowing AirB&B. Check out Anthony's AirB&B near downtown San Antonio TX next time your are in town. https://abnb.me/08rp7WF14cb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    3. Should you prepare for the appraisal site visit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 32:43


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Chris shares a story about the benefits of preparing for the appraisal site visit. Chris Galvan Twin Brother Property Group Keller Williams Heritage San Antonio, Texas --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    2. Tales from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 43:17


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. Spencer Carpeter shares his experiences with a 5 unit renovation project in Harrisburg PA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

    1. Introduction - John & Kalen's Hard Wood Floor Cautionary Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 19:01


    Our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" Program Have You Ever Needed to Ask the Appraiser a Question? This is your opportunity! By joining our "Retired Appraiser on Retainer" program you can text, email and call John with your specific questions. Learning to "Think Like an Appraiser" could be the one think you are missing to move your real estate business forward. Think Like an Appraiser & join us at www.thinklikeanappraiser.com. Visit us at thinklikeanappraiser.com for our free download 75 Due Diligence Question to Ask. John and Kalen Sledge The Think Like An Appraiser Podcast www.thinklikeanappraiser.com Instagram@measurebeforelisting LinkedIn@thinklikeanappraiser --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-sledge/message

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