I have watched many podcasts and have attended online webinars, and am curious to any information that could be offered regarding how the calculations are actually done behind the bigger pocket rent calculators here on the website?

I don't have any plans to work as a real estate agent, I want the license solely to help with my investing.My problem is, North Carolina doesn't allow you to take the pre licensure course online.

When searching for leads, which service do you recommend on using, Rebogateway, Leadsource, or PropertyRadar?

I don't, however, want to limit myself to one avenue of lead generation.As a first time investor (BRRRR), I would like your input on:Being exclusive with an agentWhat to ask during agent interviews?

My mistake was sending them a LOI too soon through an online site without first getting on the ground and inspecting the property.

I’ve listened to many podcast episodes of BP, I’ve read just a handful of different books on the subject, and most recently started an online course to get my real estate license.

You could team up with a successful wholesaler from a different area and have them invest the time/money in marketing to get leads in your area, then you follow up on the incoming leads and split the assignment/whatever profit you make with the wholesaler.

So when analyzing potential deals, don't use some generic rule you read on the internet because it'll totally lead you astray.

Many say stay away from NY and NJ (which I do) but this also could lead to opportunity since their is less competition.

My full time job is as a web developer working for a company calling Planning Center Online.