Demo To Dollars
Demo to Dollars is your go-to podcast for real-world, how-to strategies for flipping houses, delivered in fast, focused, no-fluff episodes you can actually use. Hosted by Ed Mathews, real estate investor and founder of Clark St Investors Academy, this show cuts through the noise to give you the exact tactics Ed and his team use in their flipping business every day. No theories. No hype. Just practical lessons to help you find deals, estimate rehabs, raise capital, and close flips like a pro. Whether you’re working a full-time job, starting from scratch, or scaling your operation, each episode gives you one actionable insight to move your business forward in 5 minutes or less. Think of it as your daily blueprint for building wealth, one flip at a time.
Episodes
Hiring the wrong contractor can be the single most costly mistake in your house flipping journey. Missing deadlines, exceeding budgets, and delivering subpar work—these nightmares start with one critical error: choosing the wrong professional for your project.
Today I'm sharing my battle-tested system for contractor selection that has saved my flipping business thousands of dollars and countless headache...
Every house flipper knows the pain of a contractor nightmare—blown budgets, missed deadlines, and quality issues that make you question your sanity. But what if you could build a team of reliable professionals who consistently deliver?
This episode of Demo to Dollars cuts through the fluff to deliver actionable strategies for finding trustworthy contractors who will become valuable assets to your flipping bus...
Code violations and city liens serve as distress signals from property owners who are often burned out or facing financial difficulties, creating perfect opportunities for off-market real estate deals. By positioning yourself as the solution to these problems, you can access discounted properties that most investors overlook.
• Call or visit your city's code enforcement office to request open code violat...
PPC advertising offers real estate investors a powerful way to find motivated sellers, though it comes with both advantages and significant costs in competitive markets. We break down the strategy of using Google and Bing ads to target homeowners actively searching for solutions to sell their properties quickly.
• PPC leads are high-intent prospects actively searching for solutions, not passive scrollers
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The foundation of every successful house flip isn't hammers and nails—it's getting your numbers right. And no number matters more than the After-Rehab Value (ARV). This critical figure determines everything from your offer price to your renovation budget and ultimately your profit. Getting it wrong can sink your deal before you even start.
Many aspiring real estate investors struggle with accurately...
Turning property rehab into a science with a foolproof scope of work system that takes just 30 minutes to create and protects your profits on every project.
• Creating a solid scope of work (SOW) sets expectations, controls budget, and builds confidence with lenders
• Organize observations into categories: exterior, interior, and mechanicals
• Tag each item as Repair, Replace, or Leave to bring struct...
A systematic property walkthrough separates successful house flippers from hopeful amateurs by helping you spot red flags, estimate rehab costs accurately, and avoid profit-killing surprises. This episode provides a complete six-part inspection checklist that serves as your blueprint for evaluating potential flip properties with confidence.
• Begin with exterior inspection including roof condition, siding dam...
Most aspiring house flippers never get started because they lack a clear blueprint for success. This episode breaks down one critical aspect of the house flipping process: when to follow and when to break the common "three bids" rule for hiring contractors.
• The three-bid rule helps compare prices, avoid getting ripped off, and keep contractors honest
• Follow the rule when in new markets, for ...
Direct mail remains one of the most effective ways to connect with motivated sellers when done right, helping real estate investors find off-market deals even in competitive markets. This episode provides a seven-step blueprint for creating direct mail campaigns that build trust and generate real estate opportunities.
• Start small by focusing on just one town you know extremely well
• Target motivated se...
In this inaugural episode of Demo to Dollars, Ed Mathews shares his practical strategies and tactics for flipping houses, even if you're starting from scratch.
Ed addresses common hurdles such as lack of time, finding deals, and raising capital, offering real-world solutions drawn from his 14 years of experience in the field.
Each episode promises to deliver concise, powerful lessons to help you navigate and succ...
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