Higher DemandThe rental market is shifting.

Some flat-fee or investor-focused brokerages charge a minimal transaction fee, which can save you money if you're not planning to generate regular commissions.Additional Tips:If your primary goal is access to the MLS and flexibility in viewing properties, evaluate the costs of holding a license (e.g., broker fees, MLS dues, continuing education) versus alternatives like working closely with an investor-friendly agent.Consider whether the time required for licensing, post-licensing education, and maintaining your license is worth it for your investment strategy.If you need help finding an investor-friendly brokerage in Georgia or navigating the process, feel free to reach out!

Hi Collin,After managing hundreds of properties, I always keep an eye on short-term rental trends, especially in key markets like the Smokies.

In the next six months I will be moving out of the country.I am on the fence with my current rental property.

There is around 500k equity in the property. 150k-200k would get the property fully rented at top dollar with desirable tenants. 100k would get it to where I can rent all the units back out at fair reasonable market rents.

With these deals you have to risk some capital and thats where I find the average investor especially here on BP that is very much rental ( IE has to cash flow day one ) simply will not entertain these deals.. you also have to be willing to walk from 50k or 100k if it turns against you..  

The people who struggle here usually underestimate those factors.One thing I do differently than most: I share actual performance data from my rentals—purchase prices, rehab details, rent numbers, lessons learned, and backstories.

If your friends have a rental they should hire a tax professional. 

My biggest question when I was researching all the programs was "If these people are so successful at what they do, why are they charging so much for all of this and always trying to upsell?" 

Owner occuppied loans regualted in every state .. must have state license and NMLS registration.NON owner occ loans on 1 to 4 units are regulated same way in about 15 statesin the other states they are unregulated.Keep in mind though investor loans do not follow the same rules as owner occ and rates can change charges can change closing dates can be blown through etc