5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Investor-Friendly Realtor
Are you eager to build and expand your real estate portfolio? It's crucial to collaborate with a realtor who understands the intricacies of working with investors. Let's explore the key factors you need to consider when searching for an investment-friendly realtor. By paying attention to these aspects, you can increase your chances of finding a realtor who is well-suited to your investment goals.
1) Assess Their Past Sales
Take a close look at the realtor's past sales, specifically focusing on their experience with investors. Find out which properties they have sold that align with your investment criteria. By understanding their track record, you can gauge their expertise and ensure they comprehend the unique needs of investors like yourself.
Here are a few key points to consider:
- Focus on Investor Transactions: Inquire specifically about their sales related to investment properties. While some realtors may excel in residential sales, it's crucial to ensure...
Holly Brink: 5X Brokerage Growth in 4 Years
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What does a Designated Managing Broker (DMB) do and what does a day look like for them? Meet Holly Brink, the Designate Managing Broker for eXp Realty in the state of Iowa. When she took on the role back in 2019, she oversaw 69 agents. Fast forward to today, and they now have 330 agents, almost 5X growth in 4 years. Born and raised in Arizona, Holly has been in real estate for over 15 years, focusing on residential sales since 2011. After starting in Arizona, Holly moved to Iowa in 2016 and quickly became a successful agent in the state prior to taking the DMB role in 2019. When she's not doing real estate, Holly is busy creating content for her social media accounts or spending quality time with her two children.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Holly took the interim opportunity to be the Designated Managing Broker in Iowa, and turned it into her full-time role
- As DMB, knowing how to take care of all the...
Margaret "Mo" Smith: Bringing Soul Back Into Your Business
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If you want to feel inspired and motivated to take the next steps in your business, spend some time with Margaret "Mo" Smith! Prior to her time in the real estate industry, Mo worked at the Seattle Art Museum and was an Assistant Volleyball Coach for Northwest University and obtained her Masters in Social Work Degree. She then became the Director of Operations for Pickett Street Properties in Bothell, WA before launching her own company called I Love It When, which does coaching, retreats, workshops, and so much more. In addition, she utilized the FHA 203k loan to help purchase and renovate 2 duplexes, making over 95k on her first property. Mo shares her journey of discovery in launching her own business and inspiring and empowering leaders to be exactly who you are!
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Mo learned to the lesson to listen internally to make changes in her life before it get to a point of frustration
- How...
Jake Dixon: Helping Real Estate Agents Succeed
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Jake Dixon is unapologetically passionate about helping real estate agents that currently close fewer than 24 homes per year, which according to the National Association of Realtors makes up 90% of the population. He is the founder and CEO of The Locker Room Real Estate Coaching & Training organization that partners with broker-owners and their agents to increase growth, retention, productivity and profitability, which has been around since 2016. Jake was selected as one of the Top 50 Real Estate Coaches in 2021 by Agent Fire and was named a Top Real Estate Coach for 2022 by Coach Foundation. Prior to founding The Locker Room, Jake graduated from the University of North Florida and played college and professional baseball. Jake discussed how agents can be successful in this market and how he started and grew his coaching and training organization to be one that is well respected in the industry.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we...
Jarod Alexander: 1100 Units Through Syndication
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Jarod Alexander is the founder of Optimal Equity Group, where he brings vetted opportunities to investors to invest in. In total, Jarod has participated in 5 syndications totaling over 1,100 units throughout Arizona and Texas. In addition to this role, Jarod works in sales in the flooring industry, where he has won numerous awards for his salesmanship and dedication to customer satisfaction. Jarod shares his real estate investment journey beginning with single-family homes and what led him to look towards larger properties as a way to scale and accomplish his investing goals more quickly. His mission is to help people reach their full potential and live life to the fullest. Jarod is a family man who is happily married with 2 amazing kids currently living in Phoenix, AZ.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How a Jarod got started in real estate investing through an out-of-state turnkey single-family property and the...
6 Things To Establish Your Investing Buy Box: Real Estate Investing Tips
When you're investing in real estate, it's really hard to get started. There's so many options of things that you can invest in. This is why you want to have a BUY BOX.
A buy box is a set of criteria that you're looking at to help you determine if a property is a fit. If you don't have an established buy box, you'll leave yourself analyzing every possible deal at any price point, with any type of investing strategy. Taking this approach will give you "analysis paralysis", and will probably leave you on the sidelines not investing in anything. You want to move forward with the right properties.
What makes up your real estate investing buy box?
1) Type of property: Is this going to be a single-family home? Multi-family home? Mobile home park? Tiny House? Start thinking about the specific types of properties that you want to invest in. You can set up a search through the MLS via a real estate agent, or there are lots of other websites out there where you...
Lorraine Beato: Flipping The Switch From Agent To Investor
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Lorraine Beato started trading mortgage-backed securities on Wall Street and doing appraisals in one of New York's most affluent counties. Eventually, she got her real estate license and now works in the Atlanta area of Georgia. In addition to being an agent, she's an experienced real estate investor. Encouraging agents to invest in the thing you sell every day, she has a passion for helping agents build their wealth through investing, which inspired her to write the book "Flip The Switch: From Real Estate Agent to Real Estate Investor." She shares her story of growing her investment portfolio, tips for how agents can become investors, and for how she provided unparalleled customer service to her clients by genuinely listening to them and solving their problems.
In this episode hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Lorraine was able to start as an investor and grow her portfolio while still helping clients as an agent
- How she was...
Robin Binkley: Stewarding Other People's Money In Real Estate
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The idea of using OPM - other people's money - to invest in real estate seems exciting on the surface. Yet there comes a ton of responsibility to have other people entrust their money with you to help them get the returns they desire. Robin Binkley is the Co-Founder of Real Equity Investment Partners, along with her husband Brett Binkley. After spending a quarter of a century as a nursing home administrator, it's obvious that Robin cares about people and serving their needs. Today she is a real estate investor in a 200 door syndication in Atlanta, GA as well as a Bitcoin mining fund. She is the co-author of the book Next Level Your Life and desires for women and others to gain financial independence and freedom through real estate investing.
In this episode with Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- Finding leverage when you're both working and raising a family
- Why your current job is a training ground for your successful future...
Jim Lee: How To Acquire 600 Units In 2 Deals
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How can you own 600 units in just 2 deals? This is the power of real estate syndication! In this situation you don't own them 100%, but it's a fractional stake in the properties. However, there is a lot of power in the economies of scale and the way the syndication is set-up and run. Meet Jim Lee, who was born and raised in Taiwan and came to the United States at the age of 11. He graduated with a degree in Economics from UCLA in 2010 and began working as a sales rep with LoopNet & Costar, which exposed him to commercial properties. During the COVID lockdown is when he began to explore ways to scale his real estate investment business more quickly and discovered syndications. He formed Formosa Investing and acquired 600 units in Florida, along with other general partners on the deal. Jim shares why syndications are such a powerful asset to investing in and how you can get started in your journey today.
In this episode with Mike Swenson, we...
Yoni Rios: From Immigrant To Ex-Felon To Earning 7 Figures
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Your past doesn't not determine what happens in your future and Yoni Rios wants to inspire others to build great habits and focus on personal development. At the age of 20, Yoni found himself in deep debt as a result of a felony hit-and-run, and being a new dad. He didn't let his circumstance dictate his future and took responsibility for his actions. He successfully started a trucking business which grew to $7-12M/yr in revenue and used that to launch his real estate career. He now owns 20+ properties, 10+ short-term rentals, and has flipped and wholesaled hundreds of properties in the Los Angeles area. He wants to inspire others to know that they can achieve anything with the right mindset, discipline, and dreaming big. Be inspired by Yoni's amazing story to help you craft your own story to build your future in real estate.
In this episode, hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:
- How Yoni went from being an ex-felon to building his own...
