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Carmella Lombardi
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Rocklin, CA
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What strategy to turn too?

Carmella Lombardi
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Rocklin, CA
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I just closed on my first investment property using traditional financing (whohoo!) so I have to wait a bit before going down that route again, so frankly, any strategy outside of that. Which I know is a hugeeee range and I am getting a little lost trying to focus it!

I was honing in on seller finance or a lease option but the market isn’t in my favor right now so my cold calls are like ice cold calls. I feel like they aren't worth my time, but are they?

I turned my attention to str loans and rental arbitrage but I’m not in a lucrative area (Sacramento) when it comes to that + my experience is limited there so I’m sort of struggling with which direction to turn...

I also am a bit torn on whether or not I should focus my attention on changing my W2 job to something with a higher income, or on making more money as a real estate agent (I joined a brokerage in November!). I haven't made a sale yet but I know that has potential with time.

So my question:

  1. Do I focus on cold calling seller finances + FSBO's from the MLS OR cold calling landlords asking if they would be interested in a lease option?
  2. Do I try to learn how to become an Airbnb host + gain STR experience and try to do it in my market? OR do I try to do it remotely in a more touristy/business travel market?
  3. Do I try to change my W2 job OR do I focus on building my agent sales?

Thank you!!

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    Chad McMahan
    • Residential Real Estate Broker
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    Chad McMahan
    • Residential Real Estate Broker
    • Sedona, AZ
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    Originally posted by @Carmella Lombardi:

    I just closed on my first investment property using traditional financing (whohoo!) so I have to wait a bit before going down that route again, so frankly, any strategy outside of that. Which I know is a hugeeee range and I am getting a little lost trying to focus it!

    I was honing in on seller finance or a lease option but the market isn’t in my favor right now so my cold calls are like ice cold calls. I feel like they aren't worth my time, but are they?

    I turned my attention to str loans and rental arbitrage but I’m not in a lucrative area (Sacramento) when it comes to that + my experience is limited there so I’m sort of struggling with which direction to turn...

    I also am a bit torn on whether or not I should focus my attention on changing my W2 job to something with a higher income, or on making more money as a real estate agent (I joined a brokerage in November!). I haven't made a sale yet but I know that has potential with time.

    So my question:

    1. Do I focus on cold calling seller finances + FSBO's from the MLS OR cold calling landlords asking if they would be interested in a lease option?
    2. Do I try to learn how to become an Airbnb host + gain STR experience and try to do it in my market? OR do I try to do it remotely in a more touristy/business travel market?
    3. Do I try to change my W2 job OR do I focus on building my agent sales?

    Thank you!!

      Hi Carmella.

      CONGRATS!!! That's is so exciting.

      I *highly* recommend you work through your financing options with 2 specialists who should have this very well dialed in:

      1) An investor savvy mortgage broker licensed to do business where you next want to purchase. Preferably one that actively purchases investments like you are purchasing.

      2) An investment specialized local realtor

      These 2 specialists will give you a list of practical solutions, and then you can create a road map and the 3 of you can work in lockstep, with the same goals to get you there. It's a great way to quickly build a team, where everyone is incentivized and has your best interests at heart and the ability to get there.

       Keep it rolling!

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