All Forum Posts by: Javier Diaz

I'm no "expert" by far, but if she's willing to leave. Do whatever she ask to make it easier for her to go.  You don't want a fight in court. In the long run being out on 1Mo. rent (I'm guessing 2-3K based on your location and description of the unit) is better than thousands in legal fees.  Some "experts" even suggest PAYING her to leave.

May I ask; how did you find this tenant? Who did you use to screen them?

Just my two cents.

Javier-

Mr. Darren Sager, should be able to provide an answer. :)

@Darren Sager ?

Great question! I'm definitely interested in hearing some suggestions.

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Hello Tiffy, Welcome to BP! Glad to see another investor in the Queens area. I live in The Woodhaven/Richmond Hills area and will soon be investing in the area as well. I'm also an agent working mostly in Manhattan rentals and sales. So, welcome. I look forward to chatting it up! And Happy Investing!! Javier-

I will be there!

I will be attending! Looking forward to it.  

Welcome to BP Dave! You're certainly in the right place for learning the ropes and getting the best investing advice money CAN'T buy. Soak it up and happy investing! Jonathan M. I would love a monthly BP meet up in the NYC area. I would be willing to help make that happen anyway I can. Cheers!

Welcome to BP and NYC! I'm also starting out as an investor here in the NY area. I live in Queens and theres a great deal of affordable investment properties out here. Its one of the more residential and affordable boroughs. I would recommend anyone looking for properties to flip or buy/hold to consider Queens. Cheers!

Hi Amanda,

Welcome to BP. As for your question if I understand it correctly is: should you get your Real Estate Salesperson License to work at a Real Estate agency in Brooklyn to make more money?

It sounds like you already have a well paying job if you're able to save some money and handle you expenses. A real estate license is useful for investors who want access to MLS and feel that it can be an advantage. It's certainly not necessary but it can give you a bit of an edge.

If you're thinking you can get licensed and start doing rentals or sales to supplement your income, I can tell you that it's WAY harder than you think. If you're thinking of being a part-time agent please consider the following. Real estate anywhere in NYC is very competitive. It's difficult for agents who are full-time to be successful and it would be even more difficult for someone who is just part-time. Scheduling viewings and showings to work around your spare time is going to be a challenge. Unless you have an endless stream of people you know personally that are going to be your loyal customers then you working with new customers is going to be your biggest challenge. Customers do not sit around and wait for agents. If you don't have the time to show them what they want to see when they want to see it, they will simply find someone else. And in this business it's all about keeping your customers happy and being available when they need you.

I guess the short answer is. If you don't plan on being a full-time agent, it is not worth getting your RE License. I would never advise someone to be a part-time agent. To me Real Estate is more like a lifestyle than a job.

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