Bruce D. Kowal
The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers. Â
Shelly Moses
Happy Tuesday, Bigger Pockets Community!!
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Specifically, I’d appreciate:•Wholesale contracts: Recommendations for templates or tips on using contracts effectively with sellers and buyers.
Sara Holt
First timer getting creative??
12 January 2025 | 1 reply
Has anyone done something like this before and has insight/tips/advice?
Ricky Moore
First-Time Poster Seeking Advice: How to Approach Heir About Inherited Property
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Any advice, tips, or scripts for making the initial contact and navigating this process would be greatly appreciated!
Omar Santander
New Investor (local and long-distance)
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
One tip I have for you when it comes to finding an agent or lender go to the top of this page under BUILD YOUR INVESTING TEAM and click on AGENTS & LENDERSFrom there you will be asked a series of questions and then you'll be matched with 3-5 agents/lenders.
Donnie Jones
brand new with high aspirations to learn more
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
It'd be nice if I could receive help or tips from anyone (new or experienced).
Grace Purugganan
Help! Out of State Investing in Ohio
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
I could go on and on with other tips as well.
Noah Laker
Opening a Sober Living Facility
19 January 2025 | 5 replies
I think I have all of my ducks in a row but I want to hear from other investors who are interested in this model.Any tips?
Huggy Ford
La Jolla Condo with a land lease with SDSU hasn't sold. Pivot to corp/student rental
30 December 2024 | 16 replies
Fingers crossed.
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Feel free to ask if you’d like more tips on what to look for in a PM.Â