I don't really need to know much else about someone - if they can't pass this test, why should I believe that they will be able to run a business that will generate cash?

While personal loss is difficult and understandable, running a business that directly impacts property owners requires a contingency plan.

Rarely do agents only work with investors and not retail, but some agents have a greater percentage of business with investors and/or are investors themselves.

Colder climates see fewer moves in the winter, and things really slow down around Thanksgiving and Christmas when people are busy with the holidays and family.Second, talk to your PM.

It’s just part of the game**They have multiple leads & opportunities in play- If you’re banking on one contract to make or break your business, you’re already losing.

I am a co-host in Dallas and Waco, TX and I have an idea of what types of owners and properties I want in my co-host portfolio----and with each client/property I learn which qualities are working for my business setup or what qualities I need to be working on to upskill.

I would greatly appreciate any guidance or advice starting off with this business model.

Not only will lenders be effected, but borrower credit, business loans, inventory, and auto credit will suffer when those effected have to relocate, find long term replacement housing and their livelihoods and income are destroyed.

To avoid reducing your lifetime exemption, you could gift equity incrementally, but this requires proper legal structuring (e.g., fractional ownership transfers).

Financing through a personal loan usually offers better rates and lower costs, but using an LLC builds business credit for future investments.