All Forum Posts by: Wale Lawal

@Jose Serrano Let's connect. I may be able to help.

Goodluck

@Cassandra Henry I will suggest you take a deeper look into Houston and San Antonio. 

You have already received great reasons why you should consider it as stated by @Ola Dantis Just be ready to move quickly as the market is super hot right now. 

I can chat with you if you have specific questions.

Goodluck

@Joe Benyi You have received great advice already. Goodluck

Congratulations!

Yannelly, 

Congratulations on your decision.

It's an interesting and rewarding journey if you truly love Real Estate. You are not alone. We will be here to support your journey. Start by learning all you can get about real estate but al narrow down your focus for faster result as you need some momentum as a new Agent. 

Focus on Single Family/Condo/TownHouses in your first year.

In addition to what Abel has mentioned, follow the below as well.

1. Be a great communicator.

2. Improve your negotiation Skills.

3. ALWAYS put your client first.

4. NEVER Take-on any client you can not help.

5. Be Honest and Transparent as much as possible.

6. NEVER stop learning.

7. Ask questions when in doubt.

8. Always get recommendations and reviews from current and past clients.

9. Pick and master a Niche (Do not even try to do it all)

10. Follow up with ALL parties (especially your clients) and be a problem-solver.

I will recommend David Greene's Book "SOLD" which I'm currently reading as a refresher and reminder. You can find it here: https://store.biggerpockets.co...

This post will also help: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Goodluck

@Elin Trinh These blog posts will help you.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Goodluck

@Jacob Whitney You have received great advice already. I will just summarize it with two words "Due Diligence".

Travis, thank you for highlighting all those benefits. 

Goodluck to everyone moving to Texas or staying back at Oregon.

@Michelle Lopez Like Jim Cummings said, Great Agent can make it in any city or state. Just know your stuff and focus on a Niche.

It's a relationship business and there is competition everywhere. Life itself is a competition and I love competitions. All you need is to focus on what makes you unique and leave every client with a positive experience.

Let's connect if you will like to discuss Houston-specific questions.

Goodluck

@Tato Silva Both Jacksonville and Houston are great market but you need to narrow your search down to zipcodes. 

These 2 cities are very big and you will get result faster if you can be more specific with your criteria. 

You mentioned $200k pre-approval, is that your maximum purchase price? Are you looking for a moving-ready or a BRRRR deal? $200-$400 monthly cash flow is possible in Houston, Texas. I am not a Jacksonville Agent so I can not speak about that market.

I may be able to help if you decide to invest in Houston Texas.

Goodluck

@Tony Robbins You are making a smart decision. 

House Hacking is a great and easy way to start Real Estate Investing. 

Houston is great for House Hacking and energy corridor is a very desirable place for many professionals.

Multi-Family is very scares now and House Hacking with a Single Family may be a great starting point.

Your can look in to these zipcodes 77004, 77079, 77043, 77077, 77084, 77094, 77092, 77091, 77018, 77022, 77002, 77006.

Are you planning to BRRRR or Move-In Ready?
I have helped new investors like you to House Hack and I currently have 2 properties closing next for another 2 clients.

Goodluck