I’m just curious if anyone has some useful tips for getting established as an agent, especially someone who isn’t necessarily efficient in small talk, ie approaching strangers, talking about my business.

Its a trade organization that has established and published standards for basement repairs.

(a) Persons relying on exemptions from licensing have the burden of proof in establishing the availability of the exemption.

Higher close rate too if trust is already established.

Investment Info:

Retail buy & hold investment in Jersey City.

Purchase price: $415,000

Cash invested: $5,000

Sale price: $502,000

2 bedroom
1 batch
1200 sqft
condo

What made you inte...

Once you've established a relationship and built credibility, I find that contractors are usually willing to help you think through costs.

If someone has done a ton of deals they have no need for you, they already have their established lead sources and you're late to the party. 

Some well-established investors who have a "wiggle room" can survive a catastrophe, but some people here are literally borrowing to invest in the housing market. those who I worry won't survive.

I'm sure, like they say, the first purchase is the hardest and it will get much easier once we establish our network, people know we are serious, and we get used to looking at numbers.

Before 1991, the tax code had no established rules for a delayed exchange.