You are a Realtor in New York and looking to add as much value as you can to real estate investors and looking for thoughts on how to work with and develop relationships with investors from other Realtors that are doing the same thing.First, it helps to be an investor yourself as you already are.

They provide excellent, practical advice on every aspect of MTRs including cost metrics, location strategies, market data sources, needed furnishings, and more.

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I will be seeking financing with my partner, who also has excellent credit.My main concern is the amount my credit score would drop when taking the offer, and if this would adversely affect our ability to apply for financing.

Your budget can not dictate the safety of the project and your relationship with the town and permitting.

Until I hear of a company that does this, take care of the landlord costs, provide excellent care for tenants, I'll hold off.Yes, maintenance is a pain, yes, there is definitely an opportunity for a company to step it up, but each region is different and scaling this up is hard.I hope that Latchel and others get their operations up to snuff. 

Before jumping in to an llc, I would encourage you to start building relationships with team members, brokers, finding deals and underwriting deals. 

@Brienne Metcalf first off @Kevin Sobilo's points are all excellent. 

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Getting pre approved and establishing a relationship with a lender is super crucial.