All Forum Posts by: Amir Kabiri

Hi guys, I'm looking for a RE Agent in Houston or Dallas who can help me find great investment properties (SFR, MFR). Thanks!

Being in the military, you could qualify for a VA loan which would allow you to finance a property with no downpayment. This could be very beneficial once you are ready to start investing in Real Estate. I would do some homework and research on that subject and also on out-of-state investing if you are looking purchase a property where you don't currently live.

I had a similar situation where I transitioned to work in another industry. Lenders want to see you working for a certain period of time in one industry before they feel comfortable lending to you. Another option for now is you could start a partnership (you mentioned your wife works as well) with someone else who you may want to invest with.

Thanks for the tag - I'll be there!

Thank you guys for the helpful input!

@Karen Margrave So, just to clarify: if you are only acting as an agent for yourself, and there's no commission being paid, do you still need to disclose market value (or other required information) in making your offer? Thanks!

I have heard some of the advantages to getting a license (e.g. access to MLS, saving on commission costs, access to viewing more properties, etc.) but I was curious: as an investor, what are some of the disadvantages to getting a license in the state of California? Thanks!

The biggest concern that I have with becoming a full-time agent is that it is commission based, which could make it more difficult to get approved for lending (especially in the beginning). 

Hey guys,

In one of the BP webinars I remember Brandon saying that if he were to start fresh in Real Estate one of the ten things he would do is find a full-time job in Real Estate (e.g. property management company, assistant to investor, etc.) in order to learn the business while also getting an education and moving towards making a first deal. I'm looking for a job along these lines and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to where I can search for a great job opportunity where I can 1) learn how to analyze deals and investment opportunities and 2) qualify for financing/lending in order to make my first deal. I'm from Los Angeles and while I have a background in entertainment/television, I am committed to transitioning full-time into Real Estate. I'm also taking classes in order to get a salesperson license. Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the tag - I'll be there.

Hey George, that's encouraging to hear there are still deals in the mid city area. I live here and love the place but haven't been able to find any great deals just yet - still looking! Any chance you could share the details on your tri-plex in mid city? Like operating expenses and if you are able to generate positive cash flow? Thanks a lot!