All Forum Posts by: Eric Wilson

Hi BP Community, I live in Kelowna, British Columbia and recently passed my BC Mortgage Broker exam. I'm 29 years old own a Househack. I'm currently employed as a General Manager in the Tourism Industry but looking to make the transition to becoming a full time Mortgage Broker this Winter. I have few questions as I try to navigate the industry and become successful in this new field.  

1. 1. What is the best way to get started in the industry?
2. 2. What is the best way to get hired onto a brokerage?
3. 3. What should I look for in a brokerage?
4. 4. If you're a Broker, what has been your mortgage broker journey?
5. 5. If I wanted to be successful in the industry what advice would you give me?

I appreciate any advice in advance! 

Thanks Will. I just checked it out and can see how it is good for agents and putting people into the sales funnel. Thanks for your input!

As much as I'd like to think I'm good at reaching out to my networking and staying up to date, I'm really bad at it. So I want a way that will remind me to stay in touch or reach out to an old connection to see how they are doing and the struggles they are having?

Does anyone have a good CRM that they like using? What are the Pros and Cons to the CRM you're recommending.

Stay Safe,

Eric Wilson from Kelowna, BC 

@Lorne Henderson

Hi Lorne, I live and own an investment property in Kelowna and looking to expand in the Fall if you’d like to connect :)

Hi Gary, I live in Kelowna and current am invested in 1 property here. I plan to invest more in this town as I build my network in the trades and contracting. 

I'm BRRRing the property right now and November 2020 I plan to go for my next investment. Thanks get in touch and talk RE!

@Nehemiah Daehn

Welcome to the community Nehemiah! Great to hear you are embarking on this journey.

I live and invest in Kelowna currently working for a General Contracting company. Might be good to get connected :)

Best of luck!

@Steve Davis

Hi Steven. Great to hear more interest in the Kelowna market!

I own a buy and hold single family here in Central Kelowna and I work for a contracting company that does residential and commercial.

Kelowna is estimated to grow by 50,000 people in the next 20 years which it’s about 130,000 right which is a substantial increase. Currently has the 7th highest rent in Canada.

Simply said Kelowna is a place people want to live. Either from other countries or other provinces and is the biggest city between Vancouver and Calgary with a strong economy.

I’m looking to grow my portfolio here if you’d like to connect.

@Petr Basel

Welcome to BiggerPockets Petr!!!

I’m in Kelowna but also interested in BC markets!

@Sean Nelson

This is inspiring to hear about the Okanagan!

@Jason Gozjolko maybe you can get value from both being in the Vernon area!

@Yaro Naftulyev

Hey Yaro, it’s super exciting you’re now in the community!

I live in Kelowna BC and own a single family here but I’m always looking to invest in other areas in BC. If you have questions about Kelowna I’ve done lots of research in this market. I also work for a contracting company as a carpenter

I look forward to building a relationship together!