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Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
.🎯 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.  
Praveen Kumar Rent to retirement
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
I don't think rent to retirement can vet a deal any better than anyone else or you, they just have a bit of a system. but the new builds in Lehigh acres, Cape Coral, north port, etc are all garbage. septic systems, poor economics, low rent to purchase price ratios, you are banking on appreciation and buying at market. building direct is going to give you a competitive advantage on a 3 unit let's say worth 600,000 you are going to be 120k ahead than if you bought it through them. that's my analysis. if you are super lazy and too busy to make money and have millions to throw around then I'd recommend not thinking much about investing. but you can also invest in funds and be way omre passive than buying a new build from far away. but if you want to add real value then get involved and make it happen. getting wealthy isn't easy. you work hard for your money and there are build to rent developers like us that try to answer and add value to start buiding relationshipsl
Remy Piazza Is anyone working with or has worked with Wicked Smart REI Coaching program?
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
I met with Wicked Smart today and was told they help you set up a lead sourcing system, help you structure creative financing - which is essentially lease option/purchase, subject to and owner financing....all strategies I am interested in learning more about.
Kenneth T. Had anyone heard of Cogo Capital?
27 January 2025 | 29 replies
I recently received a business loan broker certification through Lee’s system.
Kwanza P. Advice for Finding Contractors (San Francisco)
25 January 2025 | 4 replies
Use bullet points or # system so it's clear what you want done.
Nate McCarthy Investing in Sacramento - Lots of questions!
20 January 2025 | 4 replies
There are a few different areas I like to target, depending on your goals and budget.We also host a monthly real estate networking event -- "NorCal Real Estate Mastermind" -- First Wednesday of every month at 6pm at Lucid Winery on R St.
James Wise Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
23 January 2025 | 165 replies
lol, someone also left a death threat on the HoltonWise voicemail system.
Ryan Ruppert Shopify for own STR website?
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
WordPress, especially when paired with plugins like WP Rentals or a property management system, offers more flexibility for custom features like dynamic calendars, booking systems, and integrations with platforms like Airbnb.If you're planning to grow beyond a few properties, WordPress can handle that expansion better since you can continuously customize it as your business needs change.
Jason Edwards First Flip Insights: 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna
20 January 2025 | 0 replies
Updates include a new septic system, wall-hung boiler with radiant heat, and a remodeled kitchen with new appliances and an island.
Akshay Kumar Investment property landscaping
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
Is spending thousands on a sprinkler system worth it or do I have other options?Â