All Forum Posts by: Luis Maqueira

Hola @Tim Swierczek

Let talk There is a great potential in House hacking or Co-living. But we need the lender side to be Aline with the project. 

I will message you let's connect. 

Luis Maqueira MMP 

James 

Miami Rules where are you going to work. Commute is easy 1:00 hr.  

Why flip it House hacking will give him cash flow and build equity for years and years. 

Sunshine state the weather amazing this  is paradise.  

Find  a good wholesaler that can give you houses to flip.  Will message and available to chat. 

My Daughter is going to Minnesota  San Paul  have no Idea of housing there. 

Luis Maquiera Maimi MP  

Great, 

Check the events page here in bigger pockets,  we go to Multifamily Group In Miami. They meet on Tuesdays.  The great thing about this group is a network they don't have the regular setup of investor clubs.  You need to here someone that is selling something and you have no time to build relationships. 

Is direct people to people some take deals some have capital to invest. 

Luis M  send me a message and send you the info if you like.

Why Would Anyone Do Business With You? Two Reasons: Trust or Experience.

When you're just starting out in wholesaling, you probably don’t have either one—yet. But there’s a shortcut:
Join a solid team.

Sure, they might take 50% of your net profit at first, but what you gain is way more valuable:

✅ Knowledge – Once you learn the game, that’s yours forever. No one can take it back.
✅ Credibility – You’ll be able to show deals closed by the team, and that builds trust when you're just starting out.

Want to break into wholesaling?
Go to your local real estate investor meetups.
You’ll find the wholesalers. But don’t walk up and ask, “Can you help me?”
This is their business. Instead, ask:
👉 “How can I work for you?”

Think of it like this…
If you wanted to open a car repair shop just because someone on YouTube said it’s easy money—$10K, $100K—would you start by trying to fix engines with no experience and expect customers to line up?

No. That would be crazy.

Wholesaling is the same.
If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s very hard.
But once you learn, it becomes simple.
You're not just flipping contracts—you’re offering real solutions to homeowners who need help fast.

People would do business for you two reason 

Luis Maqueira MiamiMP

Tell him to send you an offer with a approval from a  mortgage company. 

Unless you know banking  a 700 score and a gross income is not enough to get a loan. 

Real estate has to be on writing the realtor knows.

do you know the price of your home?

Get advise from professionals to make sure you get the best price from your home with an easy transaction. 

Good luck, 

Luis Maqueira MiamiMP

Welcome to the industry—real estate is an amazing space! It’s simple: the more you learn, the more you earn.

Last year, only about 30% of realtors closed even one deal. The difference? It comes down to work ethic, constant learning, and standing out from your competition.

Choose the right office culture—somewhere that pushes you to grow and stay on top of the market. And most importantly, master the tools that make you better every day.

Wishing you the best of luck—put in the work, and you’ll see the results!

Great Industry, 

Luis Maqueira Miami MP

Drew,

Wholesaling is a long road. Over the past 12 months, my team and I completely revamped our systems—jumping between PPC, inbound leads, call center training, acquisitions, and dispositions.

Here’s my input: stick with what you know and what you can control. We’ve done more deals using the same traditional methods than with all the new AI tools, automations, and trending systems out there.

A lot of these so-called experts on YouTube—20-year vets making six figures—somehow still have time to drop videos every day selling you software and lead gen systems with affiliate programs attached. It says a lot.

We’re based in Miami and only work South Florida. If you ever want to chat, I’m around.

Luis Maqueira  MiamiMP

Ok, let me give you a totally different approach.
You want to invest in real estate? Great.

This isn’t like buying a car—we're talking about a few hundred thousand dollars or more.

Option 1: Find a Realtor—a good one—who understands investing or at least gets your goals. But remember: they only get paid if you buy, so you better know more than they do. Realtors are trained to sell, not to invest. I know—I’ve had my license for over 15 years. It’s the best job ever: you make people happy, and you get paid for it.

As a buyer, you are protected. The bank won’t let you overpay for a property. They don’t rely on the Realtor’s opinion—they use their own valuation system to protect their money.

Option 2: Go learn, learn, learn. Hop on Zillow, choose your area, and filter for “For Sale by Owner.” And good luck getting advice from the seller. His P&L might look a little too good—and so might his cap rate. But hey, it’s still an option. Just know it’s a lot of work. You’ll need to learn how to underwrite deals really well, especially if it’s your first one.

Option 3: Hire a professional to do it for you. Pay them a fee for the work—not a commission. Maybe even offer a bonus once you know you’ve landed a great deal.

When you need to file taxes, you hire a good accountant. If your car breaks down, you find a good mechanic. Real estate—especially commercial—is not “Buying Houses 101.” You need experience, knowledge, and strong relationships with everyone involved in the process.

So why would you think the best move is to find an agent and make them work for free until they finally sell you something?

Truth is, good agents already have serious, ready-to-buy investors. They can’t gamble their time on someone doing their first deal. Financing, decision-making, timelines—there are so many factors to work through before you can close on a building.

But if you pay a fee, now they’re working for you—not trying to sell to you. They’re your consultant. They have to educate you, guide you, and help you find the right property.

In the end, you walk away with knowledge, experience, and a solid investment—and hopefully, a new, profitable relationship that continues to make you money as you grow into the investor you want to be.

If you like the idea Message me I send you the ones I know are good and I used the last past years.  

Luis Maqueira MMP

Hey Ihosvany,

"The model can absolutely work, but there are definitely some landmines to avoid, especially when you're managing things from afar."  said 

This is key start in your backyard learn industry,  talk to other that are doing the section 8  model, not to the guys that sell you the property to do section 8. Many times have zero experience on managing property in that State.  

Gud luck

Luis Maqueira MMP

 William,

Attending local Investor meeting will be big plus. You will meet people from the trade. Build relations you will need them. 

Is not what you know, is what you don't know .....

Luis MMP