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Realtor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 13 votes

If you were starting over today as an investor-focused real estate agent, what is one piece of advice you'd give your younger self?

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Vaibhav PuranikPro Member

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Read the following book - What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow... And 36 Other Key Financial Measures by Frank Gallinelli. This will allow the agent to talk to the investors in their language.

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Vaibhav PuranikPro Member
Member since 2025 · 76 posts · 40 votes
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Read the following book - What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow... And 36 Other Key Financial Measures by Frank Gallinelli. This will allow the agent to talk to the investors in their language.
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  Realtor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 13 votes
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  @Vaibhav Puranik thank you. I have added it to my list.
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Harry B.Pro Member
Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2026 · 71 posts · 22 votes
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"Make sure i create relationships with hard money lenders,since they're one of the best sales referral sources. They're pipeline of denials is a vast hotlist of listings needing an agent"
Ask me how i know!!
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- Zoerene A Mitchell
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  Realtor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 13 votes
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  @Harry B. Hello, Happy Money Monday! Grateful for the time to provide your experience; it's greatly appreciated.
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Brad SeidBusiness Member
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@Zoerene A Mitchell I’d tell myself to build a strong network early, especially with investors and lenders. Having the right financing partner can make a huge difference when a great deal comes along. Happy to connect if you ever need lending help!
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- Zoerene A Mitchell
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  Realtor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 13 votes
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  @Brad Seid
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- Zoerene A Mitchell
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  Realtor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 13 votes
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  Thank you for your time. I appreciate the insight; I'm adding it to the list of goals and adding you to my resources. Thanks.
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Nicholas FloydBusiness Member
NY · Member since 2026 · 242 posts · 86 votes
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I’d say build strong relationships with the right professionals early lenders, contractors, attorneys, accountants, and funding sources. Investor clients are always going to run into situations where the deal makes sense but the capital becomes the problem.

I work in business funding, and I’ve seen how valuable it is when an agent already has someone they can connect a client with for additional capital options. The more problems you can help your investors solve, the more valuable you become to them.
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- Zoerene A Mitchell
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  Realtor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 13 votes
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  @Nicholas Floyd thank you so very much for your insights, as those professionals are at the top of my list. I am located in the Florida market, Tampa and surrounding areas. Let me know how I can bring you value; I would love to get on your calendar to learn about the products you offer. Again, thank you.
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- Nicholas FloydBusiness Member
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  @Zoerene A Mitchell that sounds like a plan, when is a date and time that works best for you?
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Diana KhanPro Member
Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 483 posts · 177 votes
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Quote from @Zoerene A Mitchell:
If you were starting over today as an investor-focused real estate agent, what is one piece of advice you'd give your younger self?
@Zoerene A Mitchell, if I were starting over, I’d tell myself to learn the investor before trying to find the property. I’ve seen agents spend a lot of time bringing someone deals without really knowing their exit plan, financing, rehab comfort level, timeline, or what problems they are willing to take on.
Once you understand how that investor actually thinks, you start noticing things differently. A property can look like a great deal, but title issues, tenants, permits, financing limits, or the wrong exit can change everything. The more you understand the full deal, not just the listing, the more valuable you become to the investor. I’d be glad to stay connected too. I always enjoy connecting with agents who want to understand the investor side of the business more deeply.
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- Zoerene A Mitchell
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  Realtor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 13 votes
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  @Diana Khan Thank you so very much, really appreciated the time you took to respond. I couldn't agree with you more. I have been on off-market specialist and decided to get my license, not so much for "Listing", but another tool in my tool belt; I am always looking to learn and hear from different perspectives in order to stay on the cutting edge. Will definitely keep in touch; again, thank you.
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