What to Look for in a Real Estate AgentWhen buying a home, you want a real estate agent who… Takes the time to understand your needs and goals, so you have a true partner in your home buying journey.Explains everything clearly and answers your questions, so you’re never in the dark.Has expertise and a track record of success in the local market.Knows how to find great properties in your price range.Will alert you to new listings, quickly, so you get the jump on those opportunities.Will advise you on the best price to offer for the home you want.Will prepare and present the offer, and skillfully negotiate such things as price, conditions, closing dates, etc. so you get the best deal.Will save you potentially thousands of dollars by ensuring you don’t overpay for the property you want.Will recommend reputable home inspectors, movers and other professionals you may need.Not every real estate agent offers all of these services.

I am new to BP but, I have been following real estate investing from the sidelines for a while now.I am to the point that I feel that I am ready to start investing with the goal of real estate as my only occupation in the future.  

I have a lot of goals for my Real Estate Career and I am sure making this post is going to be a step in the right direction! 

The goal isn't to make the numbers work...it's to make your dollars work.  

Often times it is better to focus on quality over quantity. 10 x 4-plexes is 40 units ... for example, if you can't meet your investment goal with 40 high quality, reasonably leveraged units or less in scottsdale, you may want to reassess your strategy IMO.

My goal is to create passive income through investing specifically Buy and Holds.

My goal is to invest in a home for little or no money down by the end of the calendar year.I joined BP because there is a LOT of information out there.

Is that common there?

Unless your doing some multi million dollar commerical deal were up front due diligence money is common but so is totally vetting the lender.

My goal is to gain another form of income, both short and long term.