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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here are some tips to keep your projects moving smoothly and scale up:Managing ContractorsControl Payments: Break the rehab into phases and pay contractors as they complete each phase.
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16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Any advice, tips, or scripts for making the initial contact and navigating this process would be greatly appreciated!
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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.
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29 December 2024 | 15 replies
So I just wanted to present the raw facts, hear everyone's opinions, and obviously gain some knowledge and tips from investors!
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you're in the market for an STR on the Oregon Coast (or really anywhere for that matter) here are some tips to be successful this year: - Know your market.
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1 February 2025 | 56 replies
It is why it was first on my top 5 of current risks.Feel free to DM me and I'll send you my 10 Tips for Wrap Mortgages along with a video from an attorney that knows this stuff.
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31 December 2024 | 14 replies
Paging @Garrett Brown our resident STR specialist - what say you about tips for lead photos on listings??