All Forum Posts by: Bob Lachance

I wanted to share something that might save you hours (and headaches). If you’ve been struggling to keep up with your real estate tasks—calls, CRM updates, lead follow-up, marketing, transactions—you’re not alone. And if you've tried hiring freelancers before, you probably know how hit-or-miss that can be.

I recently came across a blog that breaks down the Top 5 Real Estate Virtual Assistant Companies—and it’s actually really well done. Instead of throwing random names at you, it dives into what each company offers, how they train their virtual assistants, and what kind of support structure they have in place for clients like us.

There’s also a free VA task list included, which was super helpful for visualizing what you can delegate if you’re just getting started with a virtual assistant.

Here’s the link: Top Real Estate Virtual Assistant Company – REVA Global - REVA Global

If you’ve worked with any of these companies or have others you'd recommend, I’d love to hear your experience. Always looking to improve systems without adding more stress to the day-to-day!

As real estate investors, we all hit that point where we realize we can’t do it all alone—but making the decision to hire still feels like a huge leap. After talking with dozens of investors and reflecting on our own growth journey, there seem to be three core fears that stop people from hiring:

1. Affordability – We think hiring means a major expense. But what about the cost of not hiring? Missed deals, leads slipping through the cracks, and burnout can add up quickly.

2. Hiring the Wrong Role – Many people know they need help but don’t know where to start. Lead gen? Admin? Systems? Without a clear hiring strategy, the fear of wasting time and money becomes real.

3. Hiring the Wrong Person – This fear is more emotional. A bad hire can create more problems than they solve—especially in remote roles where trust and communication matter.

The good news? These fears are common—and they’re solvable.

At REVA Global, we work specifically with real estate professionals who want to grow without the guesswork. Our Virtual Assistants are screened, trained in real estate, and fully managed so you don’t have to worry about making the wrong hire.

Hiring doesn’t have to be scary. With the right support system, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for scaling your business.

Would love to hear how others have dealt with hiring fears. What’s been your biggest hesitation—and what helped you push past it?

Is hiring holding you back from growing your business?

Be honest: are you really working on your business, or just stuck in the weeds?

✅ Scrambling to follow up with leads
✅ Chasing down tenants or contractors
✅ Drowning in emails, scheduling, CRM tasks

These are all signs you're operating like an employee in your business — not the investor, visionary, or CEO you're meant to be.

Here’s the reality:
If you’re still doing it all yourself, you’re capping your own growth.

I’ve seen too many investors burn out before they break through — all because they were afraid to delegate.

👉 That’s why I started working with pre-trained Real Estate Virtual Assistants.

Not generic VAs. Not freelancers I had to train from scratch.
REAL support from people who already understand acquisitions, leasing, follow-up, and property management tasks.

If you want to scale — not stall — in the next 6 months, it’s time to stop doing it alone.

💬 DM me or check out www.revaglobal.com to learn how a Real Estate VA can transform your business.

If you're constantly putting off lead follow-ups, inbox cleanups, or social media posts because you're too busy... I’ve got a simple solution that changed everything for me:

Delegate smarter.

I recently started outsourcing some of the most time-consuming (but necessary) tasks to a Virtual Assistant from REVA Global. Within the first month, I had:

✅ More qualified leads
✅ An organized CRM
✅ A consistent social media presence
✅ My inbox under control
✅ Time to work on my business, not just in it

They put together a free PDF with 100+ tasks you can delegate right now—including the exact ones that helped me get back on track.

📥 Download it here: 100+ Tasks to Delegate to a Real Estate Virtual Assistant

Trust me, this isn’t just about saving time—it’s about finally creating the freedom you started your business for.

Absolutely love this breakdown—super helpful!

Totally agree with you on all fronts. AI’s really starting to shift how things are done in real estate, and it’s cool to see which tools are actually moving the needle versus just sounding flashy. Your point about chatbot responses feeling robotic is spot on. It’s great for first contact, but nothing replaces that human connection when it really counts.

Thanks for sharing this—definitely picking up a few tools I haven’t tried yet!

Hey BP community,

AI is starting to make a real impact across real estate — from automating lead follow-up to generating property descriptions and analyzing market data faster than ever.

Curious to hear from other investors, agents, and professionals:

Are you using any AI tools in your business yet?

Some common use cases I’ve seen or heard about:

• Lead generation & qualification via chatbots

• Market analysis using predictive AI tools

• Automating content for listings or marketing

• Voice-to-text for property walkthroughs

• Email follow-up and CRM automation

Would love to know:

• What AI tools (if any) have you tried?

• What’s worked well — and what hasn’t?

• Where do you think AI could have the biggest impact in RE?

Think about the last three months. How many potential deals have you lost simply because you didn’t have time to follow up? Now, ask yourself—how many more will you miss in the next three months if nothing changes?

📉 79% of leads never convert due to lack of follow-up, not lack of interest.
📈 80% of sales require 5+ follow-ups, but most businesses give up after just 1 or 2 attempts.
🚀 Companies using Virtual Assistants see a 10%+ revenue boost in just 6-9 months.

The reality is, every missed follow-up is a lost opportunity and potential revenue left on the table. A trained Virtual Assistant can help you:
✅ Make 100-600 calls per day, nurturing and qualifying leads.
✅ Follow up consistently, ensuring every prospect gets attention.
✅ Manage your CRM & appointment scheduling, so no lead falls through the cracks.
✅ Save time and focus on closing deals instead of chasing them.

If you continue handling every lead yourself, your time will always be stretched thin. But with the right support, your pipeline stays full, and your deals keep closing.

Will your next 3 months be full of missed deals or closed deals? The choice is yours.

👉 Read the full article here: The Power of Virtual Assistants in Lead Generation: Statistics, Processes, and Strategies for Success

Property managers! If you're still spending 15-hour days handling tenant calls, maintenance issues, and lease follow-ups, it's time to rethink your strategy. 🔄

By leveraging virtual assistants, you can:
✅ Generate 1-2 new leads per day 📞
✅ Save hours every week ⏳
✅ Focus on closing more deals 💰

90%+ of sales happen after the first touchpoint, and if you’re not following up, you’re leaving money on the table. Stop working in your business—start working on it.

🎥 Watch this episode of the DoorGrow Show with Bob Lachance and learn how to scale smarter!
👉 Watch it here: DoorGrow Show Podcast with Jason Hull

Managing properties is a never-ending cycle of tenant requests, lease renewals, maintenance coordination, and rent collection. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone! The good news? You don’t have to do it all yourself.

A Property Management Virtual Assistant (VA) can handle the time-consuming tasks so you can focus on growing your real estate business instead of drowning in daily operations. From tenant communication and bookkeeping to marketing and vendor coordination, a VA can streamline your workflow and reduce stress—all while keeping your tenants happy and operations smooth.

Imagine waking up to an organized inbox, timely rent payments, and seamless property management—without being on call 24/7. A VA helps you work smarter, not harder.

Curious how a VA can help you scale your business and reclaim your time? Read more here: revaglobal.com

Are you drowning in admin tasks instead of closing deals? You’re not alone. Many real estate professionals hesitate to delegate because they don’t know where to start. The truth is, repetitive and time-consuming tasks are holding you back from real growth.

Bob Lachance, CEO of REVA Global, has closed over 2,000 deals by leveraging the power of real estate virtual assistants. Instead of being overwhelmed by endless to-dos, he identified the tasks that slowed him down and outsourced them—freeing up time to focus on high-value activities.

Here’s how hiring a real estate virtual assistant can transform your business: ✅ More Deals, Less Stress – Free yourself from admin overload and focus on scaling your portfolio.

✅ Consistent Lead Follow-Up – Never let a hot lead go cold. Your VA ensures every opportunity is maximized.
✅ Cost-Effective Scaling – Get expert support without the overhead costs of an in-house team.
✅ 24/7 Productivity – Keep your business moving forward, even when you’re off the clock.

If you’re serious about scaling your real estate business, now is the time to take action.

WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE: See How 2,000 Deals Were Closed