I attended a REI conference back in October 2024 prior to knowing anything about Bigger Pockets or investing in general, and it gave me the motivation to seek out information and shoot for my first couple of deals in 2025.

@Brian KingHi Brian, Welcome to Bigger Pockets!  

Hi @Herb Mitchell Welcome to Bigger Pockets and best of luck to you! 

In many cases bigger banks or lenders have specific programs that cater to first time home buyers and investors. 

We liked the idea of partnership on a bigger project with the specific MTR strategy in order to increase NOI and exit in 3-5 years.

Lower property taxes, affordable housing compared to LA (CA buyers are usually cash buyers because what they net from their smaller home in CA can get them a bigger home here, often covered by what they net from their CA sale), allergies (smog), and politics. 

Always smart to see the bigger picture and future cash flow potential!

That advice led us to Bigger Pockets.

@Jonathan Chan Welcome to Back Bigger Pockets!!

They all say they will be on the lookout for me, and they are experienced realtors.I did however get one from here, bigger pockets, and this realtor hasn't worked with investors before, butis asking me to sign a contract so I am working with them exclusively.The reason I am asking what to do, is because this realtor with the contract is very new, but I heard that most realtors will ask you to sign one if theyre serious.