Recent quotese I'm hearing about basicall are this... 2x effect just to skim off the highest profit, if they are to drop other work, they will only replace it with high profit and easier work.What to do,  join the local reias, GaREIA has 2 flipping groups.   

Hello Bryn,I always suggest getting as much done to the home prior to placing a tenant because this will help you to avoid a laundry list of maintenance requests and will also help you start off on a good relationship with your tenants.

I enjoy the creative and relationship aspect of being an agent.

Lastly I’d add that there are some bigger Facebook communities you can join and build relationships and network in that should help as well.

Something to the effect that they will look at pics and video of the space and give you ideas on how to make the space unique with good style to help your place stand apart from the competition and you can purchase the material from the company as well (think wall accents, cabinetry, etc)I think the pod dropped in the last couple weeks.

In my opinion, this is far more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.The two best strategies I know are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be costly, but it can also lead to deeply discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

There have been some changes that allow for a more 1:1 relationship with some of the local mentors.

@Tom SaharThere are always deals to be found, but the effectiveness of your marketing techniques determines your success rate.

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I highly, highly, highly suggest developing a relationship with a really good local agent that understands real estate investing.