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Alex Ng Is Birmingham a good market to invest in?
25 July 2024 | 8 replies
And those properties don’t tend to appreciate.
Don Konipol When Does Owning A MHP Make Sense?
23 July 2024 | 12 replies
Isn’t the advantage of MHP ownership the fact that you own the land (pad sites), have limited maintenance and limited management, and that tenants tend to be long term because mobile homes are costly to move? 
Sean Haran Hard money lender wants me to designate a “project manager” separate from my GC/agent
26 July 2024 | 14 replies
I have a few referrals in the Columbus that I would be more than happy to send over.
Esmeralda Yniguez Any drawbacks to sellers working with VA buyers?
24 July 2024 | 9 replies
.- VA Borrowers very often tends toward very subpar lenders like USAA for instance.
McKean Farnell "I've heard about ChatGPT but I'm not sure how to use it..."
24 July 2024 | 6 replies
Here's a list of tasks where ChatGPT can be particularly beneficial:Initial Client Interactions: Use ChatGPT as the first point of contact on websites to answer basic client queries and gather preliminary information.Property Information: Automate responses to common questions about property listings, such as square footage, amenities, and nearby attractions.Appointment Scheduling: ChatGPT can help schedule property viewings or meetings based on the broker's availability.Market Updates: ChatGPT can be programmed to provide recent market statistics, price trends, or news to clients on demand.FAQs: Handle frequently asked questions about the property buying/selling process, brokerage fees, or other standard real estate queries.Document Explanation: Brief explanations of common real estate documents, terms, and jargons, ensuring clients have preliminary understanding before detailed discussions.Lead Qualification: By asking potential clients a series of questions, ChatGPT can help in initial lead qualification, filtering out those who aren't serious or ready to move forward.Feedback Collection: After a property tour or meeting, ChatGPT can gather feedback, which helps in improving services or adjusting property prices.Recommendations: Based on client preferences, ChatGPT can suggest properties from the broker's listings.Follow-ups: Automated reminders or check-ins with potential clients to maintain engagement.Education: Offer brief tutorials or explanations about real estate concepts, market trends, or investment advice.Localization: Provide information about neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities to clients interested in specific areas.Transaction Updates: Keep clients informed about the status of their property transaction, from initial offer to closing.Referrals: Encourage satisfied clients to refer friends and family by sending automated referral requests or reminders.Networking: Introduce and maintain relationships with other brokers, agents, or relevant professionals in an automated yet personable manner.Maintenance Reminders: For brokers also involved in property management, ChatGPT can remind tenants of maintenance schedules or gather feedback post-maintenance.Reviews & Testimonials: Automate the process of collecting reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients for promotional use.Mortgage & Financing Info: Provide preliminary information on mortgage rates, lending institutions, or financing options available.Training: New agents in the brokerage can use ChatGPT for training purposes, asking questions about company policies, sales techniques, or market nuances.Market Analysis Reports: While detailed analysis might require specialized tools, ChatGPT can give general market outlooks based on data provided to it.By leveraging ChatGPT in these areas, brokers can increase efficiency, enhance client engagement, and free up time to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.
Ethen Sanchez St. Louis, MO - Out of State Invest
24 July 2024 | 13 replies
Best way is to have a broker that is knowledgeable about what you would actually buy, has good referrals, and actually completes transactions in the buildings that you buy. 
Taylor Waters Paid Mentor Worth It?
25 July 2024 | 19 replies
@Taylor WatersI would ask him to show you the deals he has done and referrals to other people he has mentoredIt’s easy to do a public records search to see if he is telling the truth.
Sylvia Castellanos Who do you hire to photograph properties?
23 July 2024 | 16 replies
I use Thumbtack for any help needed for rental, including photographer.Also, you might ask a referral from RE agent, PM, or give a call to a listing agent you like the photos of. 
Nicolette York Anyone know a property manager in Big Spring, Texas?
22 July 2024 | 4 replies
@Nicolette YorkRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
Emelie Deans Tax Strategist & Accountant Recommendations in California
23 July 2024 | 14 replies
Appreciate the referrals!