
23 July 2024 | 5 replies
Purchase price: $200,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Wife and I finally pulled the trigger on this duplex.

23 July 2024 | 6 replies
So I'm coming up with ideas of how I can make money wholesaling and I have some questions to see if these ideas could work.If i were to go under contract with a FSBO, for a set price on a property with an assignable contract.

24 July 2024 | 6 replies
Here's a list of tasks where ChatGPT can be particularly beneficial:Initial Client Interactions: Use ChatGPT as the first point of contact on websites to answer basic client queries and gather preliminary information.Property Information: Automate responses to common questions about property listings, such as square footage, amenities, and nearby attractions.Appointment Scheduling: ChatGPT can help schedule property viewings or meetings based on the broker's availability.Market Updates: ChatGPT can be programmed to provide recent market statistics, price trends, or news to clients on demand.FAQs: Handle frequently asked questions about the property buying/selling process, brokerage fees, or other standard real estate queries.Document Explanation: Brief explanations of common real estate documents, terms, and jargons, ensuring clients have preliminary understanding before detailed discussions.Lead Qualification: By asking potential clients a series of questions, ChatGPT can help in initial lead qualification, filtering out those who aren't serious or ready to move forward.Feedback Collection: After a property tour or meeting, ChatGPT can gather feedback, which helps in improving services or adjusting property prices.Recommendations: Based on client preferences, ChatGPT can suggest properties from the broker's listings.Follow-ups: Automated reminders or check-ins with potential clients to maintain engagement.Education: Offer brief tutorials or explanations about real estate concepts, market trends, or investment advice.Localization: Provide information about neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities to clients interested in specific areas.Transaction Updates: Keep clients informed about the status of their property transaction, from initial offer to closing.Referrals: Encourage satisfied clients to refer friends and family by sending automated referral requests or reminders.Networking: Introduce and maintain relationships with other brokers, agents, or relevant professionals in an automated yet personable manner.Maintenance Reminders: For brokers also involved in property management, ChatGPT can remind tenants of maintenance schedules or gather feedback post-maintenance.Reviews & Testimonials: Automate the process of collecting reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients for promotional use.Mortgage & Financing Info: Provide preliminary information on mortgage rates, lending institutions, or financing options available.Training: New agents in the brokerage can use ChatGPT for training purposes, asking questions about company policies, sales techniques, or market nuances.Market Analysis Reports: While detailed analysis might require specialized tools, ChatGPT can give general market outlooks based on data provided to it.By leveraging ChatGPT in these areas, brokers can increase efficiency, enhance client engagement, and free up time to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.

25 July 2024 | 14 replies
I have been doing TurboTax for last 20 years and some of my real estate i purchased were in 2009(condo) and 2013(townhome) timeframeSince you purchased your properties in 2009, you likely purchased the properties at a lower price point than what the houses would sell for now.This means that your depreciation would be lower than others who purchase homes now.You should still have a benefit by depreciating the homes.

25 July 2024 | 10 replies
It is a non-refundable deposit that will be credited towards the purchase price.

23 July 2024 | 7 replies
@Derrek J HooymanLook at the median home price data and rental data at the city level or zip code level.

22 July 2024 | 8 replies
Honestly, as a RE agent, I worked mainly with military PCSers and didn't have a lot of opportunities to work with or build a portfolio of investors.

23 July 2024 | 2 replies
Hey Leslie, the Detroit market is awesome if/once you know what you're doing.A couple quick thoughts... the <$150k price point is a tough one to flip in.

22 July 2024 | 4 replies
Seller financing seems like a viable option, but how do I go about finding these kinds of opportunities?

24 July 2024 | 11 replies
Everyone recommends Quickbooks, yet it is not a one-size-fits-all solution esp. when its annual price can be $1000+.