Help Wanted – The Busyness of Business

If anybody actually kept track of my blog entries they’d realize it’s been quite a while since I’ve written (again). I’ve been busy busy busy, as they say. I don’t say that to brag. I personally think it’s obnoxious to be super busy all the time – at least with work. Life is meant to be lived after all.

This brings us to today’s topic. I need help. Now I’m not talking about psychological help – that goes without saying. I mean I need some help in the business to get it all done. So while I had an enchanting tale to share with you about yellow jackets taking over an apartment, that one will have to wait for next time.

So the busyness – not good. Have you experienced this? It seems like if you’ve been around real estate, you go from not knowing what to do to not knowing how to get done all that you need to do. I’m currently working on one property that needs rehab, a different one that’s been waiting for work (too long), filling some vacancies, behind on bookwork, and on and on.

This blog is, in effect, a want ad. I’m looking for someone to help. If you find yourself aspiring to get into real estate, or maybe you’re just getting your feet wet, then you should listen up. I’m looking for someone who can be a local assistant. I’m looking to “apprentice” someone who wants to get paid to learn about real estate. I’m looking to mentor someone.

I believe in VA’s – virtual assistants – folk that take on various tasks that can be handled over the computer. But that only gets you so far. To make matters worse I just had to let my VA go and now the new one is also having some issues. I’ve got a new ad up this morning to fill that position, but regardless a VA can’t show vacancies, place key boxes, or check on properties.

I also like management companies – they can be a great help. I’ve been using a management company for about a year. But ultimately my vision includes bringing all property management back in-house. Nobody looks out for your interests like you do. Also some of the things I like to do (like “work for equity” deals) don’t lend themselves well to outside management.

So here’s the deal. I’m looking for someone who wants to learn the business a bit. Earn while you learn. I’m expecting someone who doesn’t really know what they’re doing, but is willing to learn.

Location is the South Hills+ of Pittsburgh – roughly from the city of Pittsburgh down to the city of Washington, PA. If you live in the North Hills and hate driving, this is not for you. Ideally I would find someone who lives in that Pittsburgh to Washington area.

I would say this is part-time work. I’m not looking to offload so much that it would keep you so busy all day. It could be a good side job – particularly if your main job has flexible hours. Not everything can be done after 5PM. Pay will be based on achievement, not on an hourly rate. You’d be a contractor, not an employee, that is. I don’t want someone giving me a time card.

Are you interested? Can you pass this on to someone who might be? If not do you have any other tips to share that can propel me forward? I’d be excited to hear from you – shoot me a message through bigger pockets or email me direct at [email protected].