All Forum Posts by: Dominic M.

Totally agree with @Blake McWilliams to ask this question. To dovetail on this point, on the spectrum of investor friendly agents (that also invest), the better agents will want to know they are using their time wisely. You're discovering if they are the right partners and they will be questioning you in the exact same way. Show you're qualified and sell yourself: Know and share your criteria, how you're purchasing (debt vs equity)? do you have lending relationships? what do you need from the agent? deals on/off market, contractors, property manager etc.?

Essentially, 1. provide your investing thesis 2. show that you're serious and ready to go when the right deal comes along and 3. what exactly do you need from them. With this, they should be able to guide you down the right path.

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Quote from @Bruce D. Bolton:

Anyone have any insights on doing this?

Already separate meters.

Dated units, run down common areas.

Are you selling? will you have a net positive return vs selling it as a 4 unit? mid construction on a condo conversion in DC, it's a heavy lift

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Quote from @Chris Clothier:

Quote from @Dominic M.:

The fees are about market rate for PM companies although the repair is a little high imo - the issue sounds like they procured a bad tenant. It could just be bad luck or improper tenant screening.

FYI Dominic, the resident had been in the property since early 2019 and ran into issues in 2024. They hired an attorney who was skilled at assisting them stay as long as possible. Unfortunate.

Ahh that's a tough one to navigate, definitely unfortunate

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you can do all of this on market and sell "as-is", minus the agents commission, sharing closing etc. BUT the point is...

do you think you or the agent will sell it for the highest price and provide higher net proceeds to your family member?

I have no hate towards wholesalers, quite the contrary. There's certainly a need and a place for them but imo this is not it.

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New York City, New York

Quote from @Brett Sheeran:

Hello Bigger Pockets community. My name is Brett Sheeran. I live in Arlington, VA. I'm an aspiring investor and looking to acquire my first investment property. Ideally this would be a multi-family property that I can live in and rent out the other units. Looking forward to networking and potentially working with this amazing community!

Hi Brett - local PM here - we have a few development projects, small multifamily and tonwhouses that we are gearing up for sale in the next 6 months. Alternatively, happy to be a resource should you need help identifying opportunities and analyzing deals.

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Fairfax, Virginia

Quote from @Brett Siegel:

I’m Brett, a 29-year-old general dentist based in Loudon county. After years of focusing on my career and building financial stability, I’m ready to dive into real estate investing and start creating passive income and long-term wealth.

My short-term goal is to purchase my first duplex or single family rental.

Over the next 5–10 years, I plan to scale to a portfolio of rental properties and eventually diversify into syndications.

I'm particularly interested in the Lynchburg, VA market and other areas with strong rental demand.

What I Bring to the Table:

I’ve been saving aggressively, and I’m exploring physician loans to help get started with minimal upfront costs.

I’ve done a lot of reading (shoutout to BiggerPockets books!) and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.

What I’m Looking For:

Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.

Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.

Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.

I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community. I’m excited to connect, learn, and eventually contribute as I gain experience.

Feel free to drop your wisdom or recommendations—I’m all ears!

Thanks,

Brett

Local PM here - happy to help identify investment opportunities, provide investment analysis and connect you with contractors, agents, lenders etc etc. kindly let me know and I'll help in any capacity I can. We have our own portfolio we manage and development projects across northern VA and DC.

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Fairfax, Virginia

Welcome! local PM here - I would master underwriting and build out your network. Ask as many questions as possible - the better your questions, the better your responses. Every day is a school day in this business. Remember, your reputation is everything!

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Washington, DC

Quote from @Marcus Czulewicz:

Hello! I am a newbie investor, originally from southwestern, PA and now currently located in Washington, DC. I have always been interested in real estate and engaged in BiggerPockets loosely while in college at West Virginia University. Since graduating in 2021, I moved to Washington, DC to pursue a civil engineering career and am now feeling like I am in more of a position to start learning and pursuing real estate investing seriously. I started diving back into learning by reading the Real Estate Rookie and was hoping to put myself out there and find some like minded individuals that are in the beginning stages of their investing career as well. Look forward to learning and connecting with the great people in this community!

Welcome! local PM and happy to help with connecting you with agents, contractors, lender etc. and running analysis on investment property. Reach out any time, here to be a resource.

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Washington, DC

Local PM here - we have multiple development projects we are gearing up to sell, both small multifamily and townhouses should you want to take a peak at them. Alternatively, happy to be a resource, run analysis on deals etc. Kindly reach out any time

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Washington, DC

Quote from @Darrius Lloyd:

Hello everyone,

My name is Darrius Lloyd, and I'm a 23-year-old aspiring real estate investor based in Northern Virginia. As I approach the end of my current lease, I'm eager to embark on a journey of house hacking with multifamily properties. I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process. I am reading a bunch of real estate investing books , talking to realtors & loan officers, and trying to educate myself best I can.

I'm also looking to expand my network within the real estate investing community, and I believe this is a great opportunity to connect. If you're open to sharing your knowledge or having a conversation, I would greatly appreciate your support.

Please feel free to reach out—I look forward to connecting with you!

Thanks!

Darrius

Local PM here - happy to help, we have multiple developments that are gearing up to sell in the next 6 months, few small multis and townhouses. Kindly let me know how I can be a resource.

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Washington, DC

All Forum Posts by: Dominic M.

Dominic M. has started 14 posts and replied 148 times.

Post: What should I be asking agents as an out of state investor?

Post: Converting a 4 plex to condos

Post: 5 Years with REI Nation: Convenience Over Cash Flow

Post: Wholesaling a Family Member’s Home

Post: Brett Sheeran - New Member Introduction

Post: Aspiring Real Estate Investor Ready to Dive In – Advice Welcome!

Post: New Investor looking to purchase their first property

Post: Hello to the BiggerPocket Community

Post: College Senior Getting Into Multifamily properties

Post: Multi Family House Hacking