All Forum Posts by: Daniel Guerra

@Todd Rasmussen

I completely understand paying for the materials. Maybe I should make it clear to them that I know how much materials cost and will only pay for the materials upfront before starting the job.

Do you give a down payment to a Contractor before he does work? 

I'm having a hard time finding contractors that would do work without a down payment. 

I feel like even with a contract, a contractor could just walk away. Then you would have to go to small claims court to get that money back and pay an attorney.

@Account Closed

eXp Realty has an awesome community of helpful agents with loads of benefits.  

I joined up with eXp Realty as a Real Estate business owner myself. I invest just like you and I also generate my own leads. All of your leads will stay with you forever in this company.

eXp Realty has plenty of educational materials available. You will also find that any question that you may have will always be answered. The kvCore software that they provide is a pretty powerful CRM tool. You might also find the Express Offers program very interesting for you as an Investor.

@Tim Sipowicz I pretty much look throughout Northwest Indiana. Currently working on properties in Munster, Hobart, Valparaiso, and LaFayette, Indiana.

@Brittany Lewis Best of luck Brittany! Investing in Northwest Indiana is fantastic.

@Tim Sipowicz Yes Tim. I still invest in Northwest Indiana.

@Dalton Laney Welcome to the world of Real Estate. Definitely learn about Real Estate first. Find something your interested in. There's so much in Real Estate that it would take a lifetime to master each and every aspect. Listen to podcasts, read books, network, etc. etc.

@Nik Doukas

Best of luck Nik! Your definitely on the right path. I invest in the Northwest Indiana area.

My business entails finding off market deals to flip or wholesale. I'm having issues obtaining comparables in more rural areas due to not having a Realtor license.

It seems like getting a Realtor license is the way to go. Will getting a license prevent me from wholesaling? 

I personally don't want to be a Realtor (additional job). 

I understand I can ask other Realtors to run comparables but running 10 or so comparables a day is not viable for their business.

If I do happen to get a Realtor license, will I be able to put a lockbox at the property and tell interested buyers to take a look without showings?

How expensive are the fees as a Realtor joining a brokerage?

Any input from an experience wholesaler would help. 

I'm also looking for a virtual wholesaler/flipping mastermind group.

@Casey Roman Learn how to find off market deals. Yes, you will need to talk to 100 owners before getting that first deal. I have been hunting for deals all over Northwest Indiana and I'm absolutely getting them. Is it easy? Hell no. Listen to the latest Rookie podcast on finding deals. Read the Anson Young book on Finding and Funding Great Deals. You need to put the work in to find gold.