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26 February 2024 | 11 replies
It can be challenging to find these reduced prices as many industry professionals are primarily focused on selling pre-sales due to higher commissions and less work involved.
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25 February 2024 | 3 replies
Don't be fooled there are fair number of seasoned investors in that market (for proof see my failed 3-4 offers that were beat out), they just dont feel the need to discuss the market online here because it seems like a bit of a tighter network.
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25 February 2024 | 4 replies
You'd need an estate attorney or similar professional to walk yo through the pros and cons.
26 February 2024 | 12 replies
The Columbus (coreerocks.com) and Cincinnati (reiagc.com) local REIA associations are very active with mostly online meetings and then there is a 4 day annual convention in November (oreia convention.com).You can join and get realtor/contract recos and deals in the Columbus area by networking with other investors.
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24 February 2024 | 8 replies
Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account. 1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else!
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25 February 2024 | 1 reply
It looks like there are a few different ways to find potential partners - joining an investment club, real estate events in your area, other real estate agents, reaching out to property owners and managers you know, friends and family, lenders (hard money, traditional), financial advisors, crowdfunding, targeting your network (which I am sure you have a great one being a real estate agent!)
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26 February 2024 | 32 replies
Investor recently reached out again and now wants to invest.I change my mind, it's actually not communism.It's insanity... hehe Engelo you did what is commonly called by professional Sales folks..
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25 February 2024 | 2 replies
Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.
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24 February 2024 | 6 replies
Networking is Key: Build a strong network with other agents, investors, and professionals in the industry.
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25 February 2024 | 10 replies
I looked into Realty Hub and Premier Agent Network, anyone have any experiences, good or bad with these brokerages?