Recently licensed looking to grow my network

Real Estate Agent · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 2 votes

Hello everyone, my name is Donte and I am newly licensed agent. I am looking to grow my network of investors, builders, lenders and real estate professionals. My company specializes in finding distressed and off-market properties for investors. Looking for any recommendations and advice for someone starting their real estate journey.

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Jules Aton

MD/DC · Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes

Hi Donte, welcome and congrats on the new license. Best wishes!

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Jules Aton
MD/DC · Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Hi Donte, welcome and congrats on the new license. Best wishes!
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Joe Piccirello
Lender · Peoria, AZ · Member since 2026 · 46 posts · 11 votes
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Welcome Donte, and congrats on getting licensed. Since your focus is distressed and off-market deals, it helps to have a lender lined up who handles both regular owner-occupied loans and investor products like fix and flip, DSCR, and bank statement loans, because a lot of those buyers won't fit a standard bank box. I'm in the Valley too, so happy to connect and compare notes on how investors are financing deals here.
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  Real Estate Agent · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 2 votes
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  Thank you for the advice @Joe Piccirello . i would love to connect and add you to my book. I definitely want to know how investors are putting together deals especially in the this economy.
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- Joe Piccirello
  Lender · Peoria, AZ · Member since 2026 · 46 posts · 11 votes
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  Perfect! I just sent you an email. It has all my contact information. I’m looking forward to connecting and hopefully getting some deals done together soon!
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Brad SeidBusiness Member
Lender · Licensed in 28 States · Member since 2026 · 206 posts · 71 votes
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@Donte Williams Welcome to the real estate world, Donte! Connecting with the right lending partner can make a big difference when working with investors. If you ever need help exploring financing options for your deals, feel free to reach out!
[email protected]248-408-3855
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Robert McGillBusiness Member
Accountant · Houston Tx · Member since 2026 · 32 posts · 7 votes
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@Donte Williams Heck yeah! Welcome to the party. Feel free to reach out anytime. Im a tax and accounting guy.
[email protected]253-300-0034
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Matthew MorrowBusiness Member
Investor · PA - NY - NJ · Member since 2019 · 959 posts · 345 votes
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@Donte Williams fun fact: I actually got into investing listening to BP podcasts while hiking up Camelback, so Phoenix has a soft spot for me. My advice to newer agents working with investors is to become the center of their world. Add value, start or join a meetup, connect people. You don't have to be the expert on day one. When we built our team, we built it the same way we run our own rentals: treat it like a business, communicate clearly, and bring value before asking for anything. We also push our agents to invest themselves, because owning a property teaches you more than any class. Be brutally honest, too. If a deal doesn't work, say so. Investors remember that, and it's fine if a few people don't like hearing it. Looking forward to following your progress.
[email protected]484-791-6200
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Ashley RigsbeePro Member
Customer Success & Onboarding Specialist at BiggerPockets · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2023 · 152 posts · 55 votes
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Donte, congrats on the license! Building an investor network early definitely pays off. Are off market and distressed properties your main focus?
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