Social Media and the Savvy Investor.

There are many ways you can use social to your advantage as a real estate investor, especially if your goal is to grow your business and personal brand.

To Network

Social platforms and networking go hand-in-hand. Groups, available both on Facebook and LinkedIn, are a great way to meet and interact with new accounts that are not following you or your business page. You can use groups to appeal and interact with your target audience—either those who have the same interests or needs or those who are in your market specifically.

Groups are a great way to find and sell deals, give and receive recommendations, or learn and share updates that could benefit or interest others in your market. And good news—those who are members of real estate investor groups are wanting to network and make new connections just like you.

Networking requires a two-sided effort. Just because you are consistently posting updates on your account doesn’t mean your job is done. Making connections and growing your brand requires engaging with other investors and brand content. This includes liking, sharing, disagreeing, replying, and more!

However, for networking to be successful for your business, you must also venture out of your computer screen. Real estate meetups in your area are a great way to make new connections and grow your expertise within the industry. How do you find events to attend? Social media, of course! You can browse events on Facebook, BiggerPockets, or Eventbrite to find those in your area.

To Brag

Social media is a great way to show off your hard work and successful investments. Getting more eyes on your effort helps to drive more traffic to your property and get more potential buyers interested in purchasing. Be sure to post progress pictures of any home renovations you are working on to get your followers excited about your updates. They might even be able to help you make decisions or catch a potential issue that you haven’t noticed yet!

Progress pictures also help to humanize your account. Your followers will be reminded that there is a real, hard-working human behind your investment company and brand. It will make you seem more approachable to new connections who might not have worked with you before. Once your investment project is complete, make sure you share high-quality photos and give a nice before and after comparison.

All of your social media accounts should be set to public so that your work is easy to find and can be viewed by anyone who is interested. Word of mouth influencing is a huge marketing tactic. Your talents can’t be seen if you don’t share them!

For Inspiration

Social media is not only beneficial for those wanting to grow their business but also for those who are looking to learn, as well. Need advice or inspiration on how to move forward with a project? Utilize social!

Pinterest is a popular platform that basically gives you the ability for visual bookmarking, something that can come in handy when it comes to design appeal within your investment properties. By saving what you find to your Pinterest boards, you can easily come back to them whenever you please. You can use Pinterest to both follow the designers, brands, and trends that you love, as well as to post pictures of any of your own design work that you are proud of.

If you are a new investor or just starting out in the industry, learn from the connections and content available on social to grow your knowledge. There are an endless amount of opportunities available to improve yourself and your business.

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