(almost) New Agent looking to Specialize in Investments

[Allyssa Compton]

Hi BP Community!

I am currently in the process of getting my RE Salesperson License and have about 3 weeks of classes left. I am trying to learn absolutely everything I can about being successful in this industry. I know it will be super tough with a lot of competition. I'm listening to Podcasts, reading books, trying to network with as many realtors as possible, etc. 

One of the pieces of advice I keep hearing over and over is to find your niche in the market. As someone who wants to ultimately invest in real estate and someone who has had a very difficult time finding a good agent who knows about multi families and investment properties, I want to target my niche as being investment properties. 

My question is this: what can I do either right now (before I get my license) or right away that will help me achieve this goal? What do you investors look for in an agent who helps you find your properties? How can I find investors in my area who I can add to my network? (I'm in Rockland County and there isn't a regular Meetup!)

I already plan to take MLS classes focused on investment properties and various programs for distressed properties. What else can I do to meet investor needs?

Thanks for your help!