.- Negotiation Skills: A skilled Realtor can negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible deal, whether you're buying or selling   investment   properties.- Network of Professionals: Realtors have extensive networks of lenders, contractors, and other industry professionals, providing valuable    resources and connections for your investing journey.- Streamlined Process: From property search to closing, a Realtor can streamline the investing process, saving you time and effort while    ensuring a smooth transaction.Engage with the Discussion:- Share your experiences working with Realtors in your real estate investing endeavors.- Ask questions about how to find the right Realtor for your investment goals and preferences.- ag a fellow investor who could benefit from leveraging the expertise of a Realtor in their investment ventures.Let's harness the power of collaboration and expertise to elevate our real estate investing strategies.

I loved your points on sharpening your skills through education, making educated decisions through correctly running numbers on both renos/investments, and then your suggestions for the future landscape.

Another valuable skill to learn is how to find off-market or deeply discounted properties.  

I got a sales guy who had little clue how long or what skills were needed to do the jobs he was quoting me for.

I  would always suggest a Mentor and top notch Realtor with construction experience or contractor with Real Estate knowledge Mentor Never read a book on my skills. 

From a content perspective, the original book was written back in 2012/2013, when most markets were buyer's markets -- house flippers needed to be more skilled at selling property than at buying property, as buying was easy. 

The Long-Game: Real estate should be viewed as a long-term investment.

Being able to pull the trigger once the numbers make sense is a skill and being indecisive will be a big hindrance on growing...I personally won't work with clients that are gun shy on pulling the trigger. 

I’m just asking if drive time is standard, since the rate of $120/hour to change a doorbell already seems like they’ve factored in more than the skill it takes to do the job.

It's about learning the skills and gaining access to the resources you need to be able to build a legitimate business.