Clifford Pereira
Real Estate Professional (REP) Status guidance
31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Include dates, tasks (e.g., guest communication, cleaning, or repairs), and hours worked.
Bruce D. Kowal
The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers. Â
Deirdre Lizio
Should you pick a property manager based on price or service?
17 January 2025 | 23 replies
It depends.If you find a PM that is willing only to do some task becaue you're still very involved then go for price.If you're looking for a PM that will ease the stress to where you forget you're even a landlord then quality of service is key not price.
Mary Jay
Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
3 February 2025 | 79 replies
This is most applicable for growth of a portfolio, not avoiding cap-x.Â
Anthony Klemm
New to REI, trying to connect with folks
27 January 2025 | 2 replies
What seems most attractive for now seems to be multi-family markets starting out and eventually moving into 5-20 unit properties for growth.Â
Oksana Burak
Bali Real Estate
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Be skeptical of the developer's claims, as your property's value likely won't see substantial growth until the entire development is completed and sold, which could take several years.
David Robertson
Young Entrepreneur Starting a Real Estate Company – Seeking Advice on Raising Capital
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
Business Growth: As I’m focusing on multifamily, industrial, and retail assets, any advice on how to position my company to stand out in a competitive market?
AJ Wong
Could Trump shock Short Term Rental markets with Tax Loop Hole for AirBnB Investors?
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
If you want to grow, the next four years are the time to do it.
Vince Au
Newbie, trying to find a location to invest, frustrated!
3 February 2025 | 7 replies
I do have some investment experience and I'm currently managing 1 property, all the numbers are great and there's a good amount of cash flow and long term growth so I'm not a total green horn.Â
Melissa Vass Scott
Canadian Wanting To Invest In The US Market, Is Ohio The Right Fit?
19 January 2025 | 11 replies
A lot of my out of state real estate clients really like this market because the macroeconomics look so good for this market - population is growing, job growth is growing, and so many companies moving and developing here.