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All Forum Posts by: Levi Dobson

Levi Dobson has started 12 posts and replied 69 times.

Post: New Member Introductions

Levi Dobson
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@Javonte Rose Welcome to the Bigger Pockets community! You are in the right place to educate yourself in real estate investing. BP keeps me motivated and has been a really fun way to connect with like minded folks in all sorts of markets!

Post: New member introductions - Hello there!

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@Evelyn Wangai Welcome to Bigger Pockets! This community is full of so much valuable information. I am on my journey too! Staying engaged in this platform keeps me motivated about my investment goals. I began my journey just like and like so many others. Best of luck to you! 

Post: New Member Introductions - Returning User

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@Courtney Sutton Welcome back to the platform, I have stopped my engagement in the platform a couple times, but I wish i didn't. BiggerPockets keeps me motivated in my investment goals. Best of luck to your future endeavors! 

Post: Best Online Mentorship Programs/Courses for New Agents

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Quote from @Tyler Fontaine:

Thats good. Interview as many as you can. 

Ask them what kind of support can they offer?

Will someone help you with contracts?

Is there someone to help you "put out fires" on a sunday afternoon when you are in a time crunch?

Is there a niche that the agent/team focuses on in RE? Multi-fam Investments, Single Fam Homes, Commercial, etc.

Do they actively own and invest in real estate themselves or do they just do it as a job?

Does the agent/team continue to learn? What are they reading? Courses they take? Etc.

Ask yourself, Does this person live a life I want to live and operate a business how I want to operate a business in the future? If the answer is no - they aren't your people.


 I have applied to a few brokerages and it seems to be taking a while to get to that interview. I know I am impatient haha, is there any other way you suggest to bridge that connection? I've tried texting/cold calling a few agents at brokerages that I am interested in. Some have been helpful, but others seemed uninterested helping out. I'm usually pretty good about sending a text before straight up cold calling. Any thoughts on this?

Post: Best Online Mentorship Programs/Courses for New Agents

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Quote from @Brett Deas:

I have had many friends take Buffini's 100 days to greatness and live and die by it. Personally, I have never truly loved a course like those, my best thing was to just find a broker who is good at what they do and learn from them. Instead of paying them upfront, They are incentivized by your continual success. 


 I could see how they can help - basically have a built in accountability partner through the course. I'm looking forward to meeting that broker. I know they will benefit from me as much as I will from them!

Post: Best Online Mentorship Programs/Courses for New Agents

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Quote from @Marian Huish:

Both of those are excellent options @Levi Dobson.  Your brokerage should also offer training and support and there are also many free options available on-line- just search Youtube!  One I love is Ricky Carruth...  he offers vey basic, no-cost techniques for starting out as a new agent.  You can watch his videos for free!  -best of luck.


 Thank you, I will check out Ricky Carruth!


 I second Ricky Carruth. He is huge on cold calling. Helped me accelerate my business a couple years ago


 Watching RN, thank you all for the suggestions!

Post: Best Online Mentorship Programs/Courses for New Agents

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Quote from @Tyler Fontaine:

Your best bet is to find a team or agent who is very good to work under. They can guide you through the beginning stages so you can build a solid foundation. 


 I am currently shopping around to try to find a brokerage that aligns with me. It has been a little daunting, but through some BP connections, I think I'm starting to have an idea of where I want to start. 

Post: Best Online Mentorship Programs/Courses for New Agents

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Quote from @Tyler Fontaine:

Sell Like Serhant I found to be one of the most valuable. 

Also the books; The One Thing; The Millionaire Real Estate Agent; Shift


 I have not read Sell Like Serhant! I'll add it to my reading list. Thank you for the suggestions!

Post: Best Online Mentorship Programs/Courses for New Agents

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Quote from @Marian Huish:

Both of those are excellent options @Levi Dobson.  Your brokerage should also offer training and support and there are also many free options available on-line- just search Youtube!  One I love is Ricky Carruth...  he offers vey basic, no-cost techniques for starting out as a new agent.  You can watch his videos for free!  -best of luck.


 Thank you, I will check out Ricky Carruth!

Post: Just an introduction. Just did my first deal.

Levi Dobson
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Congratulations on the deal, and welcome to bigger pockets. That is an awesome way to save money in school/and pull off a great investment at the same time. I'll have to remember that one!