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12 February 2025 | 3 replies
Any brokerage can be the right fit for you so long as you commit to taking initiative and putting in the work.By 'work', I mean income-producing activities (lead generation and follow-up) i.e. cold calling, door-knocking, contacting your sphere of influence, networking, hosting open houses, running online advertising, marketing (paper or online), or anything else that will get you in front of prospective clients.My first broker rarely answered my phone calls and by the time she responded, I'd often already have the answer I was looking for.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
If, through the process of renovating the property, the market shifts, do you have an alternate plan for the property, whether it be to live in it until the market improves, or convert it to a rental property, etc.
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
Before getting started, I’d recommend focusing on three key areas:Strategy Selection – Understand the different investment strategies (BRRRR, short-term rentals, etc.) and determine which aligns best with your goals.Market Research – Study the market you want to invest in, including property values, rental demand, and economic trends.Laying the Foundation – Take proactive steps now that will set you up for success later.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.
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11 February 2025 | 31 replies
Hopefully you are starting to see these investments as products and they have a set market price.
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27 January 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $129,000 20-unit hotel, was abandoned and had sat on the market for 3 years.
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30 December 2024 | 1 reply
Currently, I'm analyzing different markets to see which one will best match my strategy.
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3 February 2025 | 3 replies
They’ll have a deep understanding of the market and a strong network, which can help you identify the best opportunities.Owning rental property isn’t as simple as it might seem.
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
I was involved in a bunch of industries—from wellness and gyms to digital marketing and consumer products.
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7 February 2025 | 49 replies
I’m not sure if you’re a real poster or you are part of Jeromes marketing team.