I am currently looking into becoming an agent but I don't want to wait the amount of time it requires to obtain the education to purchase a home.  

Fix the crime and education problem and the free market will solve the rest ."

When you surround yourself with a great team, are well-educated, and use data to make your decisions, your odds of a significant issue are VERY LOW.Continue to network with the awesome community here in Chicago, and you will stay on the right path.

To add insult to injury, I was charged an additional $1,000 for Flip System providing me this problematic deal.My disappointment continued with the lack of educational value provided by Flip System.

Additionally, Memphis has a strong rental market with steady demand, which is crucial for single-family and small multi-family investments.The city is also known for its diverse economy, including key sectors like transportation, healthcare, and education, which support job growth and, consequently, rental demand.

Hey @Jimmy JarjourIt sounds like you are crushing the education game.

That said, it can be done and done successfully if you plan in advance, build your team (contractors, subs, back ups, lenders, credit with suppliers, escrow/title, real estate attorney, mentor, etc.) get educated on finding (marketing) for deals, rehab costs, locations, market data (like crime rates, school ratings, population growth, job growth, etc), specific market insights like what is most popular and sells for the most in your area, etc

Most brokerages did a poor job of educating their agents of these changes so please bare with the agent.

Hello everyone, first off I want to say thank you to BiggerPockets and all of the podcast guests who have made an impression on me and educated me in so many ways.

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