Investor Friendly Broker in Montana
Real Estate Broker · Billings, MT · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 5 votes
Investor Friendly Broker in Montana
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Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votesQuote from @Amanda Escene:
Hello! I recently am getting back on here, but I am a broker owner in Billings, Montana that has been assisting investors since 2018. I was surprised to find out that there are agents out there that really don't like working with investors, but I have found an amazing community with the local investors that I know and help find deals! I started a local investor meet up that meets monthly and it has been something that I look forward to every single month and have met so many cool people that I never would have otherwise. I have had the benefit of learning the different mindsets and strategies that investors employ when looking for and capitalizing real estate purchases. If you know anyone interested in a second home, vacation property, hunting land, commercial building, or literally whatever type of real estate investment in the Big Sky State, I love to talk investing and how to do it in Montana ;)
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- Investor · Hinton, WV · Member since 2026 · 80 posts · 22 votes5mo
Quote from @Amanda Escene:
Hello! I recently am getting back on here, but I am a broker owner in Billings, Montana that has been assisting investors since 2018. I was surprised to find out that there are agents out there that really don't like working with investors, but I have found an amazing community with the local investors that I know and help find deals! I started a local investor meet up that meets monthly and it has been something that I look forward to every single month and have met so many cool people that I never would have otherwise. I have had the benefit of learning the different mindsets and strategies that investors employ when looking for and capitalizing real estate purchases. If you know anyone interested in a second home, vacation property, hunting land, commercial building, or literally whatever type of real estate investment in the Big Sky State, I love to talk investing and how to do it in Montana ;)
This is the kind of operator this space needs more of.
The fact that you built a local meetup from scratch says everything you're not just transacting, you're building infrastructure for your market. That compounds in ways most agents never figure out.
Montana is also one of those markets that doesn't get enough attention in the investor conversation. Vacation properties, hunting land, short-term rentals near Glacier and Yellowstone there's real opportunity there for the right buyer, and having a broker who actually understands the investor mindset is the difference between a good deal and a great one.
I'd love to stay connected. I work with investors across different markets and every now and then someone comes through looking for exactly what Montana offers — when that happens, it's good to know the right person on the ground.
What type of investor do you find is most drawn to the Billings area specifically? - Real Estate Broker · Billings, MT · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 5 votes5mo
Honestly most of the out of state leads I connect with are looking for their retirement dream, a few acres, house with a shop, and lots of elbow room. There are definitely inquiries just for land with no restrictions adjacent to or very near BLM land for hunting or 4-wheeling/snowmobiling. A savvy investor would be wise to buy something like that and put some tiny homes or cabins to rent out during the hunting season! Even just allowing RV's and campers for a fee is such an easy way to turn a profit on bare land. I haven't identified my first investment yet, but I feel that I really lucrative long term investment would be starting with bare land and developing it into an RV park, even in the off-seasons there is a high demand for people that are moving to MT and need somewhere to park their RV while they house hunt.
Montana has been talked about a lot lately for being the least affordable state for housing, which is absolutely true for the state as whole. For the state, the median list price right now is $645,000 and the median price per square foot is $330. Whereas just for Billings those numbers are $400,000 and $192/sq ft. I am always on the hunt for properties that are well below the $192 per sq ft and find them often! Billings is where people can affordably live, work, and enjoy life as a Montana resident, better than anywhere else in the state in my opinion.
The type of investors that I typically work with love doing flips, because nice well-priced homes in our market SELL. A lot of folks love picking up small multi-family properties to add to their rental portfolio too, rents have gone up a lot in the last few years. 1 bedrooms go for anywhere between $1,000-$1,600 monthly rent. There is a constant need for more housing here, so finding tenants is extremely quick as well!
- Lender · Member since 2025 · 36 posts · 7 votes5mo
I'm surprised to hear of agents not looking to work with investors. There are some fantastic markets out there that are still untapped. Good insight to have, thanks for sharing!
If you ever have any investor clients in need of funding, I'd love to chat further.
- Real Estate Broker · Billings, MT · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 5 votes5mo
Quote from @Mills Thumser:
I'm surprised to hear of agents not looking to work with investors. There are some fantastic markets out there that are still untapped. Good insight to have, thanks for sharing!
If you ever have any investor clients in need of funding, I'd love to chat further.
I was also shocked! Who wouldn't want to build a relationship with someone that does multiple transactions with you?? I do think there is a level of patience and learning involved working with investors that is very different than servicing your typical client, but I love how their minds work and their drive to improve the community :)
- 5moJimmy LieuBusiness MemberReal Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votesHi Amanda, welcome back to BP! I think it's awesome that you've built a local meetup and community around investing. One thing I've noticed over the years is that some agents shy away from working with investors because investor deals often require more analysis, creativity, and patience than a traditional owner-occupant transaction. The flip side is that investors tend to become repeat clients when you consistently help them solve problems and find opportunities. Being involved in a local investor group is also a huge advantage because you get to learn different strategies, market perspectives, and lessons from people actively doing deals. For newer investors reading this, networking with local investors, lenders, contractors, and property managers can often accelerate your learning more than reading books alone. Sounds like you've done a great job creating that environment in your market. Wishing you continued success with the meetup and looking forward to seeing more of your insights here on BP!
Quote from @Amanda Escene:
Hello! I recently am getting back on here, but I am a broker owner in Billings, Montana that has been assisting investors since 2018. I was surprised to find out that there are agents out there that really don't like working with investors, but I have found an amazing community with the local investors that I know and help find deals! I started a local investor meet up that meets monthly and it has been something that I look forward to every single month and have met so many cool people that I never would have otherwise. I have had the benefit of learning the different mindsets and strategies that investors employ when looking for and capitalizing real estate purchases. If you know anyone interested in a second home, vacation property, hunting land, commercial building, or literally whatever type of real estate investment in the Big Sky State, I love to talk investing and how to do it in Montana ;)
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