All Forum Posts by: Clare Pitcher

Great to meet you Cameron! I am also a recent college graduate and love meeting new, like-minded people. I work with real estate investors throughout the Milwaukee market. Please feel free to reach out and good luck with your journey! 

Managing Own Properties: You can manage properties you own without a real estate license. You must still comply with New Jersey's landlord-tenant laws and regulations.

Managing Properties for Others: If you plan to manage properties that belong to other people, you need to be a licensed real estate broker or work under a licensed broker. This ensures that you adhere to legal and professional standards in property management.

Hi Shane, 

We currently manage about 500 doors in the Milwaukee area and use Appfolio. It is user friendly and the reason we love using it is that you can do all management from an app on your phone if needed. It is affordable and user friendly. I would recommend trying it out! 

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Hello, I am new to Bigger Pockets and seeking guidance with my first real estate investment. I think now would be a good time for me to invest because I don't have any debt at the moment, and a decent amount of money saved up. Im looking for help with the next steps and figuring out all of the details needed to make it happen.

I would like to close on a deal by the end of this year, not sure of the exact market I'd like to invest in mainly because I've had trouble finding listings on the market. But, currently looking around the Midwest area’s where I could do multifamily rentals. I know it's a lot of work since I live in California and harder to achieve but I think the potential could definitely make it worth while, especially with the right team (investment real estate agent, property management etc.

Conclusion, I've done some research but definitely open to any opinions and suggestions from people with more experience. Any tips or advice for what exactly I should be looking into or staying away from would be great. Additionally, if there is anyone in or around the Midwest areas that has any state specific advice or contacts, I would love to get in touch to expand my network and build a solid team.

Hi Stephen, 
Love to hear that you are investing in real estate! We currently manage in the Milwaukee area and work with many out-of-state investors on the coasts. People love investing in the Milwaukee market because residents in Milwaukee tend to rent the majority of their lives. It is a great place to buy and hold with long-term tenants. I highly recommend checking reviews for companies before picking a property manager. Additionally, as you are scoping out different companies be sure to ask if they work with out-of-state investors. Goodluck with everything! 

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Marciano, 

This sounds like a great first investment. I always suggest buying and holding as the best choice for real estate investing. Your last point is absolutely correct when you say "Building the right team teaches you more than a book will ever give you". Sounds like you have a great mindset and plan moving forward. Are you currently self-managing? 

Hey Clare, yea currently managing since i want to know what exactly managing is and how i can autopilot later on. Eventually i'll get a PM but in the mean time im just sending it. 

 Makes sense, good luck and reach out if you have any questions while self-managing! 

Marciano, 

This sounds like a great first investment. I always suggest buying and holding as the best choice for real estate investing. Your last point is absolutely correct when you say "Building the right team teaches you more than a book will ever give you". Sounds like you have a great mindset and plan moving forward. Are you currently self-managing? 

Keaton, WOW this is a great story! What is your biggest advice for young people getting started in real estate investing? Additionally, have you branched out at all near the Milwaukee County area? It is a great place to invest. Great to meet you! 

Loved this episode! It is so great to meet other Business Development Managers in the Property Management industry. 

Corey- I am thrilled to hear about your decision to invest in real estate. It is such a great opportunity to build long term wealth through appreciation while opening the potential for steady cash flow as well. You are making the decision to grow your financial portfolio in a great way. As Min Zhang suggested, making sure you have a reliable property management company is key and can ensure you aren't dedicating any extra time to taking care of this asset when you already have a job with demanding hours. What location are you thinking of investing in? 

Hello! My name is Clare Picher and I recently started as a Business Development Manager at Welcome Home Milwaukee. I grew up in the Milwaukee area, went away for school to The University of Iowa (Go Hawks), and now I am back and thrilled to be working in property management and helping people reach their real investment goals. I have about a year of property management experience in the Iowa City market through an internship. Looking for connections in the area related to all things real estate and property management. As a new college graduate and newer to this market am I wondering what everyone's opinions are on what makes a good property management company and how you can stand out?