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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am considering getting into this space (looking at some courses), but worried that its too late, and that deep local market knowledge/understanding of buyers/connection with developers etc is required to make this work, which only incumbent/long term investors will have and would be hard for a new entrant starting from scratch to catch-up...is my hypothesis valid in your opinion ?
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22 January 2025 | 16 replies
Explore off-market deals where competition might be less intense.Don’t get discouraged—success in these markets often comes from building strong connections and thinking creatively about deal sourcing!
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26 January 2025 | 19 replies
Minor drawbacks, it needs a better phone support system, I use a VOIP.that connects with Zoho and could be better.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
I'd love to connect and help you out.
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21 January 2025 | 8 replies
There are a lot of people in the city but I find other cities more warm for connections / networking.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm particularly passionate about single family home.Outside of real estate, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, riding motorcycles.Excited to learn and connect with you all!
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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Leslie L Meneus: Building Connections & Looking for Guidance in Real EstateHi everyone!
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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
I have an idea for you, sending a connection request.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
A common pitfall is treating each deal as a standalone transaction instead of connecting acquisitions, financing, and project management as part of one cohesive process.
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11 February 2025 | 14 replies
I focus more on connecting with investors who already have deals in the pipeline or are looking for deals but need funding for their deals.