Agents Won't Take My Money

[Derek Okahashi]

I baited you a bit with that title. I'm not looking to get taken for a ride, but this is what's on my mind. I have been listening to podcasts, reading books, networking and being mentored to a degree, and analyzing deals. I'm also in a state of working two jobs with a 3 year old and a newborn at home so that I can reach my ambitious savings goal. Agents I've talked to seem a bit flaky though. Although I have some money, credit is great, and do want to do a deal, it seems agents can't be bothered with too much more than their automated email lists. When I ask about things like deferred maintenance/cap ex on a deal I'm analyzing, I often get crickets. I will succeed in growing a portfolio. I have never failed in something I've set my mind to (I think we are all capable of this; no arrogance intended). I'm just a little surprised at how unresponsive people tend to be when someone is looking to invest large amounts of money.