How to connect with investors as a realtor?

Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor. Kindly advise. Thanks!

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Austin Steed

Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2016 · 593 posts · 664 votes

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Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor. Kindly advise. Thanks!

Networking events are always good and sometimes you can call self managing owners from a rental listing on zillow or similar site.

I've also found that investors really appreciate when you too are an investor. Sort of a walk the walk kind of thing.

I'm in Columbus Oh and we have some solid meetups here, and I'm sure a city like Houston would have similar things going on!

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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Austin Steed:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor. Kindly advise. Thanks!

Networking events are always good and sometimes you can call self managing owners from a rental listing on zillow or similar site.
I've also found that investors really appreciate when you too are an investor. Sort of a walk the walk kind of thing.
I'm in Columbus Oh and we have some solid meetups here, and I'm sure a city like Houston would have similar things going on!
Noted. Thanks, Austin!
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Aaron Gordy
Real Estate Broker · Austin, TX · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Also, you should become an investor so that you know understand the nuances of real estate investment. Once you know it then its easier to connect with investors.
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Hari Mann
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2016 · 43 posts · 18 votes
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Hey @Sia Rawat! Not sure if this has been said yet but I have adopted a heavier approach to LinkedIn posts from my company page per recommendations heard from Gary V. (Yes... I get business ideas from TikTok sometimes...)

Connect on LinkedIn with all your personal contacts and professional contacts by going through your phone and email contacts list and literally connecting with every single person. Those who connect back should then be exposed to your frequent value-adding posts and could result in fruitful relationships.

I only recently started to post more but my formula is to think of something interesting in the industry, find a reputable source for an article on the topic, write some text for how Midas Touch is learning from or applying the topic to our investing, and post it. Try to make sure you include a call to action to set a meeting or a provocative question to encourage comments!

I need to increase my frequency and probably make my posts shorter but its a start!
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Joshua Bautista
Specialist · San Diego · Member since 2023 · 98 posts · 20 votes
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This is great
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Salvador Ontiveros
Member since 2023 · 4 posts · 0 votes
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I see you are from Houston. Look into HOUSTON REIA. Start going to all the meetings. You will wonder what you were doing before finding them. Lol good luck.
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Kenn L Renner
Member since 2018 · 1 post · 0 votes
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Ive closed over 400 investment homes since 2020. Meet ups. Social media hosting presentations. Leveraging sphere, networking, you tube, ie www.KennsRadio.com
more to follow... i am creating a course to show how its done woot!
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John Mason
Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 351 votes
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A few Facebook groups around Houston
Houston, Texas has many Facebook groups related to real estate, including groups for real estate investors, real estate professionals, and other real estate groups:
- Houston Real Estate Investors Network & Development Club (HTX RED)
- Houston Real Estate Investors
- Houston Real Estate Investors & Deals
- Real Estate Investment Group of Houston
- Houston & Surrounding Real Estate Investors Group
- HYREP - Houston's Young Real Estate Professionals
- Houston Area Real Estate Network
- Houston Real Estate Networking Group
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Quinn OlivarezBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2021 · 115 posts · 131 votes
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Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor. Kindly advise. Thanks!

Find a realtor who already works with investors and is in need of more people to build a team. Hi, that's me :) feel free to DM if you're interested in discussing further.
[email protected]832-607-2941
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Quinn Olivarez:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor. Kindly advise. Thanks!

Find a realtor who already works with investors and is in need of more people to build a team. Hi, that's me :) feel free to DM if you're interested in discussing further.
Just sent you a message!
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @John Mason:
A few Facebook groups around Houston
Houston, Texas has many Facebook groups related to real estate, including groups for real estate investors, real estate professionals, and other real estate groups:

Houston Real Estate Investors Network & Development Club (HTX RED)
Houston Real Estate Investors
Houston Real Estate Investors & Deals
Real Estate Investment Group of Houston
Houston & Surrounding Real Estate Investors Group
HYREP - Houston's Young Real Estate Professionals
Houston Area Real Estate Network
Houston Real Estate Networking Group
Thank you, John!
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Nydia Rodriguez
Realtor · Edinburg, TX · Member since 2020 · 34 posts · 12 votes
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Ive had success using my sphere of influence. Also social media and BP has helped as well I had two investors come out of this website in the past two-three years. Just being active on your socials helps as well. Informing the public on investment opportunities. Bank networking events also city events.
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Account Closed:

These gatherings are full of investors looking for opportunities, and your expertise could be just what they need. Another tip is to leverage social media platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook groups focused on real estate investing. You can share your knowledge and connect with potential investors there.
Noted. Thanks, Laura!
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Hari Mann:

Hey @Sia Rawat! Not sure if this has been said yet but I have adopted a heavier approach to LinkedIn posts from my company page per recommendations heard from Gary V. (Yes... I get business ideas from TikTok sometimes...)

Connect on LinkedIn with all your personal contacts and professional contacts by going through your phone and email contacts list and literally connecting with every single person. Those who connect back should then be exposed to your frequent value-adding posts and could result in fruitful relationships.

I only recently started to post more but my formula is to think of something interesting in the industry, find a reputable source for an article on the topic, write some text for how Midas Touch is learning from or applying the topic to our investing, and post it. Try to make sure you include a call to action to set a meeting or a provocative question to encourage comments!

I need to increase my frequency and probably make my posts shorter but its a start!
Will definitely be implementing this soon. Thanks, Hari!
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Connecting with investors as a realtor can be a game-changer. One way to start is by attending local real estate investment groups or networking events. These gatherings are goldmines for meeting potential investors and learning about their needs.
Additionally, consider leveraging social media platforms like LinkedIn to showcase your expertise and connect with investors online. Building genuine relationships and offering valuable insights will help you stand out and attract investors to your business. Good luck!
Absolutely. Thanks, Allen!
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Salvador Ontiveros:

I see you are from Houston. Look into HOUSTON REIA. Start going to all the meetings. You will wonder what you were doing before finding them. Lol good luck.
Haha, awesome. Thanks, Sal!
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Nydia Rodriguez:

Ive had success using my sphere of influence. Also social media and BP has helped as well I had two investors come out of this website in the past two-three years. Just being active on your socials helps as well. Informing the public on investment opportunities. Bank networking events also city events.
That's awesome. Thanks, Laura!
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Jennifer StevensonPro Member
Realtor · Millsboro, DE · Member since 2018 · 30 posts · 14 votes
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Great recommendations from everyone! I'm a Delaware agent and once fully retired I want to focus on adding more investor clients. After reading several of your posts I'm realizing I need to put more focus on my social media and LinkedIn accounts. Always appreciate the knowledge I find here!
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Daniel Stoychev
Investor · Sarasota, FL · Member since 2022 · 29 posts · 14 votes
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Hi @Sia Rawat,

Great posts from everyone for sure.

As a broker/investor I have some good insight from both ends. I began investing in real-estate by connecting with brokers & other investors at networking events, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook groups. You're already on the right course just by being on Bigger pockets and interacting with members.
Social media is Huge! But definitely getting out to meetups is super important. You can't go wrong with face to face meetings and shaking hands with the right people .

At the end of the day people do business with people they like.

Checkout meetup and network websites on Google, there are plenty!

P.S be careful getting sucked into sales events and buying expensive programs that promise the Universe!

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Lucas Thomas
Member since 2023 · 112 posts · 70 votes
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Hello!
Have you considered doing investor classes?
My bread and butter is and always will be Landlords.
I usually convert all my clients into landlords.
The way I build my landlord base is by teaching investor classes and converting people into landlords.
I used to run my own property management company as well, so if you go that route, you can become the source of sources for all their investment needs like I do.
Buy, lease, manage, or sell. I prefer refinance to sell as why would you kill the goose that lays the golden eggs? But that's just me.
Once you teach enough, you can speak for investor groups, etc.
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Steve Vaughan
Rental Property Investor · East Wenatchee, WA · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
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Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Quote from @Ron Dancy:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor.
What value are you going to add compared to other realtors?
I have an answer to that question, but I'm constantly working on improving and adding to that.

LOL. Spill it. Share knowledge freely and demonstrate we know something for starters.

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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Steve Vaughan:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Quote from @Ron Dancy:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor.
What value are you going to add compared to other realtors?
I have an answer to that question, but I'm constantly working on improving and adding to that.

LOL. Spill it. Share knowledge freely and demonstrate we know something for starters.

Hi Steve, thank you for your response. For starters, I would like to clarify that I do not claim to be the most knowledgeable or experienced in this business, let alone in this niche. I do, however, make my clients and their goals my utmost priority. I have just recently begun to familiarize myself with the investment world, and I have already connected with several wonderful individuals who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with me. For this reason, coupled with my own due diligence and research, I am better able to assist my clientele in reaching their investment goals. In short, what differentiates me from my competition is my adaptability and my compassionate nature.
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Lucas Thomas
Member since 2023 · 112 posts · 70 votes
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Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Quote from @Steve Vaughan:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Quote from @Ron Dancy:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor.
What value are you going to add compared to other realtors?
I have an answer to that question, but I'm constantly working on improving and adding to that.

LOL. Spill it. Share knowledge freely and demonstrate we know something for starters.

Hi Steve, thank you for your response. For starters, I would like to clarify that I do not claim to be the most knowledgeable or experienced in this business, let alone in this niche. I do, however, make my clients and their goals my utmost priority. I have just recently begun to familiarize myself with the investment world, and I have already connected with several wonderful individuals who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with me. For this reason, coupled with my own due diligence and research, I am better able to assist my clientele in reaching their investment goals.

Good on you.
I never did the retail world as I couldn't stand it. HA
Convert everything into a rental, even my primary homes.
Have you considered property management?
L. Thomas
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Sia Rawat
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Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 33 posts · 11 votes
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Quote from @Lucas Thomas:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Quote from @Steve Vaughan:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Quote from @Ron Dancy:

Quote from @Sia Rawat:

Hi all! As the title suggests, I'm looking to gain some advice on how to connect with investors as a realtor.
What value are you going to add compared to other realtors?
I have an answer to that question, but I'm constantly working on improving and adding to that.

LOL. Spill it. Share knowledge freely and demonstrate we know something for starters.

Hi Steve, thank you for your response. For starters, I would like to clarify that I do not claim to be the most knowledgeable or experienced in this business, let alone in this niche. I do, however, make my clients and their goals my utmost priority. I have just recently begun to familiarize myself with the investment world, and I have already connected with several wonderful individuals who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with me. For this reason, coupled with my own due diligence and research, I am better able to assist my clientele in reaching their investment goals.

Good on you.
I never did the retail world as I couldn't stand it. HA
Convert everything into a rental, even my primary homes.
Have you considered property management?
L. Thomas

Hi Lucas, thank you for your responses. Retail is not for the weak, lol. Also, I have considered property management, but not in detail. Perhaps that may be something to consider in the near future.
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John Mason
Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 351 votes
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Would advise to read The-Millionaire-Real-Estate-Investor- By Gary Keller
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Chris Salthouse
Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 3 posts · 2 votes
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I am an investor in the Houston market. There is a lot of great advice in this thread about getting your name out there with marketing, but I am going to ignore all of that if you don't add value. As a real estate investor, I care a great deal about the numbers and it is time consuming for me to track those numbers down. My ideal contact with a realtor would be receiving an email when a new property hits the market. That email should start with a breakdown of the estimated purchase price, rehab costs, estimated income, and return on investment assuming prevailing interest rates. Next, I want a 2 to 3 sentence narrative on why I should buy this property. Then I want the links to back it up: 1) a link to the listing, 2) links to two or three comparable properties, 3) links to rental properties in the neighborhood to justify the income prediction.
I buy a new property every one to two years. On average I spend about six months looking for the property I am going to buy. The email I am asking for is a probably a few hours of work. That is a lot of work if I am the only one you are sending it to, but I bet your email list would grow quickly if you provided that level of service.

Finally, the point about property management is a great one for two reasons. One, it is nice steady income. Two, it gives you insight to the income side that is invaluable. I have bought two houses in another market from a relator with property management experience and her ability to estimate rehab costs and introduce me to contractors added a huge value.
Chris
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