Unite!! Looking for Advice/Opinions on a Killer Team

Unite!! Looking for Advice/Opinions on a Killer Team

Ben FordahlPro Member
Member since 2025 · 4 posts · 2 votes

Hey Everyone,
Newb here with my first post. Looking at taking another step forward and would love to hear opinions and advice on assembling my "team." I live in an area where the numbers don't work very well for small single to multi family properties (1-4 units) though this is where I want to start. Looking at primarily buy and hold. Wondering what members of the team are essential to be local to the area?  Obviously an agent, property manager, contractor, and handyman though am curious if others have found it advantageous to have a local attorney or others? What a journey this can be! Thanks everyone.

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  • Real Estate Broker · Boone, NC · Member since 2024 · 82 posts · 55 votes
    1y

    A real estate attorney doesn’t have to be local, but your agent likely knows a good one familiar with local laws. A tax expert who understands real estate investing is also worth adding, even if they’re not local.

    • Ben FordahlPro Member
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      Member since 2025 · 4 posts · 2 votes
      1y

      @Cole Bossert, thanks for the insight! I'll definitely be adding a CPA/tax expert to the team! 

  • Min ZhangBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    1y

    Welcome to the community Ben! i'd recommend start looking for an investor-friendly agent to get started. They usually have a solid list of contacts already (PMs, contractors, lenders, all the good stuff) and can help you piece together your team way quicker. Makes it a lot easier, especially when you're just getting going. Best of luck on your journey and I'm excited to see you grow!

    • Ben FordahlPro Member
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      Member since 2025 · 4 posts · 2 votes
      1y

      @Min Zhang, very helpful. Definitely easier to one stop shop when able and appropriate. Thank you :)

  • Michael SmytheBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Metro Detroit · Member since 2023 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    1y

    Tax professional

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