Are they going to put you through hell during the process, and are you okay with it?

I was a Platinum agent in NJ in 2024 so just trying to expand on that with lead flow but I am very skeptical of the lead generation through BP and have been for years frankly.

I think I went through 3 different people that were over my account because they would quit.

Since you're analytic savvy, run some high level amortization schedule scenarios to see how much equity you gain through annual principal payments.

If they don't answer my questions, I know they have not read the ad and are just clicking and "tire kicking" or they lack the intellectual focus for me to have any business relationship with them.

For your team, connect with electricians and agents through local investor groups or platforms like Angie’s List.

Lol, every single time I've decided to do the painting myself........about halfway through I am regretting it big time......my body hurts, it's mind-numbingly boring (I think that's why painters have the drinking/druggie reputation... :-)

Since you are new, find a partner to go through it first.

If they just represent first time single family home buyers and aren’t constantly finding off market properties and reviewing deals, you’ll find a better investment through someone else. https://www.kiavi.com/blog/out-of-state-real-estate-investinghttps://learn.roofstock.com/blog/out-of-state-real-estate-investing

When I went through my divorce 7 years ago, that was one thing I wanted off the mortgage and off the deed.