Upon graduation from college I started work in the oil & gas industry 80+ hours a week.

Much harder to do in this market. 

With years of experience in this unique market, I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of investors, helping them maximize their returns while providing unforgettable experiences for guests.The Poconos has seen tremendous growth in the vacation rental market, thanks to its year-round appeal, driving proximity to major cities, affordable property prices, and diverse attractions.

Hi Prasit,To transition from agent to acquisition manager, here’s the quick path:Leverage Your Agent Skills: Use your market knowledge, negotiation experience, and connections to find and analyze deals—key acquisition manager skills.Wholesaling Experience (Optional): Wholesaling can help build your deal-finding and analysis skills, but it’s not necessary if you can transition directly using your agent background.Training: Consider certifications like CCIM for commercial real estate or courses on platforms like BiggerPockets to sharpen your acquisition expertise.Network: Connect with investors or real estate firms to gain insights and potential job opportunities in acquisitions.Let me know if you need help with financing as you move forward!

Waco’s housing market is heating up—what strategies are you using to find undervalued properties before they hit the open market?

It will limit the number of people who are interested in your property and you may end up having to rent it to lower quality tenants and / or below market rent. 

The basics are I would rent a number of units from the syndication LLC, would be responsible for management and expenses (ie utilities), and then I would keep a portion of the profit (basically my upside for managing the mid term rental units) and the other portion of the profit would go to the syndication LLC which now gets over market rent.

I have been able to find companies that will cover real estate portfolios on one policy in other markets but no luck in the Florida market.

You’ll find investors from Toronto, Vancouver, and other major Canadian cities who share their experiences about market conditions and regulations in Canada.For formal groups or chapters, outside of BP, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and local investment clubs are great places to connect with more like-minded investors.

The Louisville and Southern Indiana real estate markets have seen notable shifts this year.