All Forum Posts by: Tyrus Shivers

@Whitney Moore

I am an investor agent so I work with investors primarily. I am with Douglas Realty, Pasadena, MD, and I am licensed in Maryland. If you need assistance in DC or VA I know agents that can help you there. Feel free to send me a pm or e-mail me with your needs and I will work hard to help you meet your goals.

Thanks!

@Isaiah Burnside

No problem! That is what BP is here for! I wish you success in all your future work. Also remember that you can do a certificate program as well if you want a quick course in a specific area. A lot of these things you can research and study on your own. So I say pick a major that is good for backup, and then study and research everything else you are interested in. That is what I did. I have a few degrees, but I also have certifications and licenses in other topics that interest me and that I can apply to my business model.

@Mike Hurney

Windows involving a PC yes all flavors of it. Windows involving a house, I know a good company that does!

@Vonetta Booker

It is really about you and the services you offer. Full time or part-time there are good and bad agents as well as investors. I have had my fill of terrible "full-time" agents who knew less that "part-time" agents. Seem some people do the same thing which is have one or two bad experiences and then lump everyone into the same category. The same way most retail agents do not want to deal with investors in the first place. They get one or two tire kickers and then all of a sudden all investors are bad. 

My advice is care less about what people have to say and work hard to achieve your goals. Your professionalism and the ability to get things done is what people should be talking about, not how often you are in the office. I work several different avenues of business so I can be considered part-time in many different ways. What I am is a full-time entrepreneur.

My clients could not tell you if I was full or part time because I give them a level of care that meets their needs and that is what they are looking for.

BP,

I know it is a long post, but trust me it is worth it!

Are you looking for an investor-agent? Someone who is an investor, but also has a Real Estate license that is willing to work hard for you. Are you tired of looking for someone who understands how an investor thinks? Look no further! I am willing to assist investors looking to purchase rentals, rehabs, list flips, etc. I am an investor, so I will work the numbers and send you both MLS and off-market deals that make sense. The only thing I ask is for serious buyers who can and will perform so no time is wasted. I work in both Maryland and Alabama. If I cannot help you, I can refer another investor-agent who can. I am a licensed Realtor in Maryland and I work with an Investor-focused broker in Montgomery, AL.

Are you looking for lending? I have an awesome network of lenders and mortgage brokers who can get your deals funded for both rentals and rehabs. Inspector? Yes! Title Company? Yes! You name it and I can point you in the right direction.

How many of us have daily issues with our computers? As tech savvy individuals, we need to be up and running so we do not miss deals and opportunities. If you need PC repair, updates, installs, security analysis, data recovery and more, I can help! Yes, I also own a PC repair company, have a small team of certified professionals that will get you running, and keep you that way! With years of corporate experience of maintaining multi-million-dollar equipment, you can rest assured that your desktop or laptop will receive the same care. We also perform in-home service!

Please contact me at [email protected] with your needs and I will work with you to achieve your goals.

Thanks!

@Isaiah Burnside

Oh how I miss the GI Bill, I was able to wrap up a BS and a MS with it. Post 9-11 is the way to go. If you go brick and mortar the BAH is much better than online. I would venture to say study Finance, Business, or something related to Legal Studies and have a focus/minor in real estate or contract law. This should put you in the place you need to be as well as a backup plan if real estate does not pan out for you.

@Shawn H.

I have multiple business including real estate. What my attorney and cpa suggested was that I have a parent company that owns the other companies. So for each stream of income I have a company set up that my parent company owns and manages them. I have separate insurance policies for each company and then the parent has its own of course. It can be expensive, but between real estate and technology things can go wrong.

@Dante Bellins

@Jeremy Davis hit the nail on the head with his post. As an investor who decided to pursue the license for my own purposes I decided also to work with investors primarily in in their pursuits. It has brought me clients as they know I already know how to run the numbers and structure a deal from an investors point of view. The thing that bogs realtors down the most is a wholesaler not looking to actually purchase or someone who just wants CMAs for property after property with only the intentions of wholesaling. Here in Maryland a small group of us Realtors chose to build a team primarily around working with investors. Of course we will do retail and we still invest ourselves, but we are there to help. So if you can find an investor-agent versus an investor-friendly agent, (see the difference) you are in good shape. Just be ready to perform.  

@Bryan Montgomery

Even if you do not become a Realtor I suggest taking the pre-licensing course to become familiar with the terminology and some of the legal and ethical standards. This foundational education will help you tremendously. BP is a good resource but at times terms are thrown out that are not beginner terms and not having a foundation will just leave you confused. Being either one of those your pointed out will assist you in investing. 

People are quick to call something illegal, when they A. do not understand it or B. do not want to deal with it. It is not illegal to wholesale, but it is becoming more frowned upon due the gross number of wholesalers who do not close, inflate prices, and market the property without having it under contract which is illegal. Learn the ins and outs before you attempt to start and it will save you some headaches.