All Forum Posts by: Jacob Thorpe
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Post: MLO's using Canva
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- Lake Geneva WI, USA
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Quote from @Elias Halvorson:
A webpage is something your company should give you, but you also should have a personally branded one as well in case you switch companies…. You want all your reviews reviewing you, the loan officer, not a review for whatever mortgage company you work for. Anyways, a web page is just the beginning - how are people going to find you? Are you paying 100-200 per click from google? Your current strategy is calling agents and stressing the importance of a knowledgeable LO? I’m going to guess you haven’t got anywhere with this. Like I said, rent a desk at a busy office, SHOW agents you’re knowledgeable by answering questions, gaming scenarios with them, etc. calling them randomnly when they don’t know you is a guaranteed path to being broke. Just my two cents. Quote from @Jacob Thorpe:
Quote from @Elias Halvorson:
There are worse ideas. Not trying to poo poo on your idea, but I would just say most agent relationships are based on reciprocity. If you are not sending them leads then most wont likely be sending leads your way. If Keller WIlliams or another bigger real estate group has an office in your area and you are fairly new to lending I would recommend renting desk space in an active office where you are present and can answer real estate agent questions on the spot. They could bounce scenarios off you, etc. That is probably your best option if you can't feed your agents leads.
Quote from @Jacob Thorpe:
Hey, started using canva. Created a three page PDF, grabs the attention, colorful, some pictures, has quick info on rates. I then use this pdf and save each image as a PNG, and post that PNG directly into the email file so it pops up on opening (no saving attachments and viewing)
Have you had any success with this approach? What methods are you using? I am trying to grab attention for the agents in my area so that I can partner with them and get their referrals.
Hoping we can still use bigger pockets for its original intended purposes and not just another place to generate leads so I had came here with this question hoping for genuine feedback!
Good idea, I see that there are some lenders who will have a webpage or links where they can say something like "put in your info to see if you can qualify" and this will gen. incoming leads an agent might be interested in. mostly what I am doing now is calling agents to see if they have clients in need of funding and stressing importance of working with a knowledgeable and timely MLO and attempting to fill this spot
Well I actually have found four or five ITIN clients and a conventional whos closing on 1.3m lake house, my area is a little bit different nationally. People want to meet you, shake your hand, known WHO you are not just what you do - and if they like you and things go well you'll get business until the day you retire. So I am trying to find the balance where I can focus most of my time on close knit relationships and casting a wide net. Thank you for the suggestions though, funnily enough I called a KW agent now long after reading your post. Theyre opening a new office here and are open to renting a desk. It takes a little bit longer but sometimes calling people and getting to know them and building actual human connection pays off in the end
Post: MLO's using Canva
- Lender
- Lake Geneva WI, USA
- Posts 109
- Votes 50
Quote from @Elias Halvorson:
There are worse ideas. Not trying to poo poo on your idea, but I would just say most agent relationships are based on reciprocity. If you are not sending them leads then most wont likely be sending leads your way. If Keller WIlliams or another bigger real estate group has an office in your area and you are fairly new to lending I would recommend renting desk space in an active office where you are present and can answer real estate agent questions on the spot. They could bounce scenarios off you, etc. That is probably your best option if you can't feed your agents leads.
Quote from @Jacob Thorpe:
Hey, started using canva. Created a three page PDF, grabs the attention, colorful, some pictures, has quick info on rates. I then use this pdf and save each image as a PNG, and post that PNG directly into the email file so it pops up on opening (no saving attachments and viewing)
Have you had any success with this approach? What methods are you using? I am trying to grab attention for the agents in my area so that I can partner with them and get their referrals.
Hoping we can still use bigger pockets for its original intended purposes and not just another place to generate leads so I had came here with this question hoping for genuine feedback!
Good idea, I see that there are some lenders who will have a webpage or links where they can say something like "put in your info to see if you can qualify" and this will gen. incoming leads an agent might be interested in. mostly what I am doing now is calling agents to see if they have clients in need of funding and stressing importance of working with a knowledgeable and timely MLO and attempting to fill this spot
Post: MLO's using Canva
- Lender
- Lake Geneva WI, USA
- Posts 109
- Votes 50
Quote from @Patrick Roberts:
Wouldnt most spamblocker and other security tools block the image if youre not a trusted contact? I have a Canva account that my VA uses for content creation, but I havent used it for anything like this.
That would suck
Post: MLO's using Canva
- Lender
- Lake Geneva WI, USA
- Posts 109
- Votes 50
Hey, started using canva. Created a three page PDF, grabs the attention, colorful, some pictures, has quick info on rates. I then use this pdf and save each image as a PNG, and post that PNG directly into the email file so it pops up on opening (no saving attachments and viewing)
Have you had any success with this approach? What methods are you using? I am trying to grab attention for the agents in my area so that I can partner with them and get their referrals.
Hoping we can still use bigger pockets for its original intended purposes and not just another place to generate leads so I had came here with this question hoping for genuine feedback!
Post: Real Estate Wholesaling Franchises
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- Lake Geneva WI, USA
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This isnt a real estate play it is business acquisition - off the cuff I can say the most valuable thing they would have is their method to sourcing off market deals and a lead list of investors who are regularly purchasing. Bonus if there are employees and an office space with computers and equipment facilitating the search, a crm, etc etc.
Post: Help please experienced Investors 40-Unit Portfolio Closing Soon
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- Lake Geneva WI, USA
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Check out clint coons on youtube or visit anderson business advisors - I enjoy his content but ofc you'd have to do the due diligence to see if he would be right for you
Post: Competitive priced remodeling/rehab contractors
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- Lake Geneva WI, USA
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Quote from @Omar Greaves Tabatha Campbell:
Hi to all and happy holidays. I am looking to have a long term relationship with a General Contractor to assist with rehabilitation to properties in Houston Texas. A person that has competitive prices and looking to stay active. Please contact me or send any information if possible. Thank you very much.
You will be in a much better position to have a couple of contractors that you give work too instead of a single person.
Post: New International Investor Looking to Connect – Focused on Philadelphia
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- Lake Geneva WI, USA
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Quote from @Shlomi Nahir:
Hi everyone,
I’m an international investor currently exploring opportunities in the Philadelphia market, with a strong interest in cash deals and value-add single-family homes.
I’m relatively new to Philly and would really appreciate the chance to connect with someone local or experienced in the area who’s open to sharing some insights about:
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Neighborhoods with strong rental demand or appreciation potential
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Which blocks to avoid / which ones are up-and-coming
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Any tips on navigating the market as an out-of-state (or out-of-country) buyer
I’m not looking for deals right now—just trying to learn the landscape and build connections with fellow investors who know the market well.
If you're open to a quick chat or sharing some wisdom, I’d love to connect!
Thanks in advance 🙏
Just sent some money out to a Nigerian prince as soon as that wire hits we can chat
Post: What IS financial freedom for you?
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- Lake Geneva WI, USA
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Quote from @Jeremiah Dunakin:
I’m a factory worker. I have very low floor and my ceiling is not very high either. I do not want to worry about a work contract every couple years. I want to be able to make enough from my non w-2 to be able to make it in life. I don’t want a Ferrari or even a 2000 sq foot house. I just wnat to keep lights on and roof over head a pizza on Friday night and a good running car .I want to bea able to have a gout flare up(yes they suck) and not worry about going to work through it to keep fam fed. I’m a simpleton my family and a pizza is all I want
Nothing wrong with that Jeremiah, guys like you ought to be better taken care of by our gov and our economy. You are the backbone
Post: What IS financial freedom for you?
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- Lake Geneva WI, USA
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Quote from @Charles Perkins:
Quote from @Austin Fowler:
Quote from @Charles Perkins:
For me financial freedom is financially being able to do the things my wife and I want to do. This may be in retirement or not. Currently I'm semi-retired, I am an active LTR investor but no longer work 9-5. I' consider us to be financially free though there are up periodic demands of my time. Eventually we will sell off property to fully retire. Still considering exit strategies and timing.
If you sold off property to create a pile of cash, what kinds of options are you considering to turn that cash into truly passive income so you can fully retire?
The last thing I would feel comfortable with is the stock market. The risk is to great for my comfort unless it was a small investment.
yeah yu hear that Austin! Stock market sucks! lol