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13 February 2025 | 40 replies
And if you're not already using the same paint color on all properties, you should start and you can thank me for this tip later.
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12 January 2025 | 185 replies
I talk about this on my youtube channel.
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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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10 February 2025 | 10 replies
Good pro tip is to not tell the tenants you're moving into next door that you're the owner but just affiliated with the property manager.
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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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3 February 2025 | 25 replies
To tip the scales in the cashflow column I say "buy in all cash.
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29 January 2025 | 40 replies
Go do FaceBook Ads, Do you tube ads Tik tok ads ( these are all ways to make it easy for them to find you).
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!