Making offers as a newbie

[Kristie S.]

Hi, I have a question about making offers. I keep hearing all these veteran investors talk about making so many offers every week and 90% of them will not get accepted. As a new investor, how do you get a realtors' help with that, without having a deal under you belt? Why would they put in all that time with no profit? Do you think that those talking about that have gotten their RE license and so can just do it themselves by that point? I am a little frustrated by not having access to the MLS or having the know-how to make offers, but not sure getting a RE license as a newbie makes financial sense.

Would love some input.  Thanks!

[Jim Pellerin]

@Kristie S. You don't need a realtor to do an offer on a private sale. You can do those yourself. But you should be able to find a realtor willing to make several offers for you. Investors are usually repeat customers so they don't mind putting in the time if they see the big picture.