Brand new to Investing in Real Estate

[Shawn Erato]

Hi, my name is Shawn I am 28 and I just moved to Charlotte with plans to invest in a fix and flip property. I am here to build connections with new people like myself as well as all of you professionals. I don’t have much knowledge to offer but would try and answer any questions I can, and would like any advice you all can give to me. I am actively searching for a single family home that is a good deal for my first fix. I am ready to buy at any moment. Look forward to starting this new journey! 

[Alecia Loveless]

@Shawn Erato Hi Shawn. Don't underestimate the value of having a great relationship with a realtor. I'd work on finding one you like in your area if you don't already have one and then setting up MLS searches through him/her. Also follow up some with them somewhat frequently like maybe every 3 weeks to keep you on their mind so maybe when they get pocket listings they will contact you. (If you don't know pocket listings are listings that come into their brokerage before they get listed on the MLS and are often offered in house to the realtors preferred buyers to try to sell them before they have to split the commission with an out of office realtor.)

I’ve been working with my realtor for 25 years as well as being friends with him. It’s paid off very well for both of us. He gets my listings and I exclusively use him if I’m buying something.