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Jonathan Greene Why Most Wholesalers Fail
31 July 2024 | 18 replies
Don't know if the above number guestimates are accurate or not LOLBut I will quote from MARK TWAIN (Samuel Clemens) : There are three kind of lies; direct lies, indirect lies, and statistics
Alex Zweydoff Market Shift: Are Short-Term Rentals Converting to Long-Term in Your Area?
31 July 2024 | 37 replies
I haven't seen any statistics on this, but anecdotally we're also seeing a lot of conversions to MTR, which makes a lot of sense if your property is already fully furnished and you have the systems in place for guest management. 
Gladys Villa Is it wise to start real estate in California?
29 July 2024 | 17 replies
Guess what statistically a half bath adds in value in that zip code?  
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.
Erik Aybar Seeking to understand why high crime markets are recommended for multi-family
21 July 2024 | 7 replies
Important to not take one statistic and make conclusions about the entire market.I would have to get to know these areas a lot better to understand the trade offs and dynamics.
Jabneel Springer Section 8 Housing in GA
17 July 2024 | 2 replies
Jabneel - note sure on the statistics, but demand for housing voucher tenants outstrips supply of voucher accepting landlords.
Bran Scott Bought 2 4-plex Rentals in Las Vegas - Costing me tons in Repairs - Advice Needed
17 July 2024 | 4 replies
Because Class C & D tenants will statistically cause more damage to a rental than Class A or B tenants.While "maintaining to the neighborhood" is a logical approach, it's often difficult to put into action.
Dan Hertler Is SFR Cashflow a Myth?
20 July 2024 | 59 replies
Your expense ratio is higher than buying A class houses with lower cash flow.At some point you will reach a statistical average cost, but it will take way more than 8 properties.
Sharon Tzib Houston Housing Stats June, 2024
15 July 2024 | 0 replies
pid=2096Houston Real Estate Highlights in June, 2024:-Single-family home sales declined 11.6 percent year-over-year;-Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes went from 45 to 46 days;-Total property sales were down 13.6 percent with 9,133 units sold;-Total dollar volume declined 12.2 percent to $3.8 billion;-The single-family median price was statistically flat at $345,500;-The single-family average price was statistically flat at $432,090; -Single-family home months of inventory registered a 4.3-months supply, up from 3.0 months last June;-Townhome/condominium sales continued to decline, falling 19.9 percent, with the median price up 12.1 percent to $241,000 and the average price up 7.8 percent to $271,356.
Account Closed Population Trends - Where People Are Moving To & Away From Affects Investing
14 July 2024 | 6 replies
This is an old statistic and a few things have changed.