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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. Â
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12 January 2025 | 1 reply
It also features a minisplit HVAC system and PVC exterior covering.We plan to market it as a vacation rental, given its potential appeal to eco-conscious travelers and those looking for a distinctive getaway experience.I’m reaching out to see if anyone has experience with selling or financing geodesic domes.
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13 January 2025 | 14 replies
Focus on affordable markets, build a strong network, and continually educate yourself through books, podcasts, and deal analysis to steadily expand your portfolio.Good luck!
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
It requires no money upfront, so you will join thousands of others trying to do the same in your market.
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2 January 2025 | 36 replies
Any tips are welcome.
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Jake Gasperi: I’m new to wholesaling and looking to learn more about the Des Moines, Iowa market.
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Beyond that, real estate is largely local; in my market we are not seeing anywhere near those numbers.
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29 December 2024 | 15 replies
Quote from @Charles Evans: There are websites that estimate market rent, but they can be off quite a bit.
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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
You can arguably make it work in any market.
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11 January 2025 | 20 replies
Get a small inground fiberglass pool.No above ground pool unless you have a mobile home.