While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.

Personally, I’ve been looking for ways to align creativity with the numbers, whether that’s finding undervalued properties, building relationships with local agents, or pivoting to new strategies.

Hi, I'm a Broker in MA with just one agent in the company (my admin).

Sometimes agents do it because they don't know any better, are order takers, or make a mistake.  

They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.

Selling makes agents money and the IRS if you don''t 1031, it's almost always better to re-leverage instead.

It is a federal regulation but some states reach out and screw you.

as others have stated, if a RE agent does not believe they can sell the property, find a different agent that believes they can sell the property.  

I am an investor and an agent in the Daytona Beach and surrounding area.

Im an investor and agent in Phoenix who's helped a handful of folks with 1031 transactions.