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Nathan Siva Needs help with rehab estimation
24 July 2024 | 4 replies
Calculator only favors 1 person in my experience... only way to be fair is price check the materials and look at labor numbers basically kinda gotta train yourself to be a gc calculate it on your own and shop gcs till one fits your #  
McKean Farnell "I've heard about ChatGPT but I'm not sure how to use it..."
24 July 2024 | 6 replies
Here's a list of tasks where ChatGPT can be particularly beneficial:Initial Client Interactions: Use ChatGPT as the first point of contact on websites to answer basic client queries and gather preliminary information.Property Information: Automate responses to common questions about property listings, such as square footage, amenities, and nearby attractions.Appointment Scheduling: ChatGPT can help schedule property viewings or meetings based on the broker's availability.Market Updates: ChatGPT can be programmed to provide recent market statistics, price trends, or news to clients on demand.FAQs: Handle frequently asked questions about the property buying/selling process, brokerage fees, or other standard real estate queries.Document Explanation: Brief explanations of common real estate documents, terms, and jargons, ensuring clients have preliminary understanding before detailed discussions.Lead Qualification: By asking potential clients a series of questions, ChatGPT can help in initial lead qualification, filtering out those who aren't serious or ready to move forward.Feedback Collection: After a property tour or meeting, ChatGPT can gather feedback, which helps in improving services or adjusting property prices.Recommendations: Based on client preferences, ChatGPT can suggest properties from the broker's listings.Follow-ups: Automated reminders or check-ins with potential clients to maintain engagement.Education: Offer brief tutorials or explanations about real estate concepts, market trends, or investment advice.Localization: Provide information about neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities to clients interested in specific areas.Transaction Updates: Keep clients informed about the status of their property transaction, from initial offer to closing.Referrals: Encourage satisfied clients to refer friends and family by sending automated referral requests or reminders.Networking: Introduce and maintain relationships with other brokers, agents, or relevant professionals in an automated yet personable manner.Maintenance Reminders: For brokers also involved in property management, ChatGPT can remind tenants of maintenance schedules or gather feedback post-maintenance.Reviews & Testimonials: Automate the process of collecting reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients for promotional use.Mortgage & Financing Info: Provide preliminary information on mortgage rates, lending institutions, or financing options available.Training: New agents in the brokerage can use ChatGPT for training purposes, asking questions about company policies, sales techniques, or market nuances.Market Analysis Reports: While detailed analysis might require specialized tools, ChatGPT can give general market outlooks based on data provided to it.By leveraging ChatGPT in these areas, brokers can increase efficiency, enhance client engagement, and free up time to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.
Sean Haran Hard money lender wants me to designate a “project manager” separate from my GC/agent
26 July 2024 | 14 replies
we just see so many threads on BP from OOS investors trying to do everything from Internet and it can easily turn into a disaster.i also see that you're trying to borrow as much as possible... which just puts a lot of pressure on your return because it makes the project more expensive.maybe you're set up for success but i just figured i'd ask. 
Sheila Richmond Young Ready to learn Investment
23 July 2024 | 3 replies
@Sheila Richmond YoungTo begin investing in real estate, attend local meetups and internet forums, study books, and seek better financing choices.
Charles Antoine Malenfant Bloomfield NJ multi-family investing
23 July 2024 | 2 replies
Hi @Charles Antoine Malenfant I have been doing business in the area for over a decade and I will let you know if done right you can attract very high rents with proximity to train
Jason Griffin Property Managers in Wilmington, DE
24 July 2024 | 6 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.
Account Closed How to get to $30k/month if you were me?
23 July 2024 | 42 replies
One of my favorite places on the internet for keeping it real. 
Justin Garrett Closed on a small apartment deal! 16 units
24 July 2024 | 38 replies
I'm guessing if Buildium and Appfolio are like every other cloud service out there the issue isn't so much the cost (some can be passed through to the owners) but the training cycle on it. 
Eric Brewer Deal Flow Course
24 July 2024 | 10 replies
There are a ton of tools and training
Donald Muschany Looking to start up a meetup in SW FL who's interested
23 July 2024 | 52 replies
Room has AV equipment and internet if desired.