Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
×
Try Pro Features for Free
Start your 7 day free trial. Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties.
All Forum Categories
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

All Forum Posts by: Adam Macias

Adam Macias has started 13 posts and replied 154 times.

Post: Think Outside Of The Box

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104
Quote from @Bruce Lynn:
Quote from @Adam Macias:

I speak with many, MANY agents on a monthly basis and most are struggling to find listings.

Bench Ads.....do people really get business from those?  What a waste of money.

I agree with you.

And vacant houses/buildings.  How many do we drive past every day?  People complain there is a housing shortage, but all these vacant homes everywhere, should be rented or sold.  Plenty of opportunity for everyone.  Just takes a bit of work.


I've heard bench ads and tv commercials so many times and the amount of money you spend compared to more effective strategies is drastic.

Yes! I love the good ol' driving for dollars way of finding deals! Always tried and true! It's your own list, you know the house condition from the start!

I remember living in Denver/Capitol Hill for the first time back in 2015, what I would do is run for dollars lol because I'd be going on a run in the neighborhood anyway so I created a voice note on my run and would record every address I saw that needed work or looked vacant. And there was quite a bit in Cap Hill!

Post: Think Outside Of The Box

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104

I speak with many, MANY agents on a monthly basis and most are struggling to find listings.

Best way to find deals is guerrilla marketing.

You have to think outside of the box.

A bench ad or Zillow are too expensive and are not going to do it if you're on a tight budget.

That's why education is so important.


Probates, inheritance, code violations, tax delinquency are all incredible.


Most agents don't send handwritten letters to these lists because

they don't know the process of how probate works for example.

But all it takes is a couple of hours of YouTube videos and online research

and you'll know more than 90% of agents out there.

Out of 100's of agents I spoke too last month, only 1 knew of probate.

THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX.

Post: Ale Ayestaran intro as BiggerPockets new CEO

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104

Great to have you with us Ale!

Post: If You're Looking to Work with More Real Estate Investors, Don't Miss This Event!

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104

Morning BiggerPockets Community,

I wanted to send over an invite to a webinar that our Customer Success Team is hosting with guest Tyler Gibson, one of our top Featured Agents out of Orlando, FL. The event will take place today, May 20th at 11am CT.

There will be a recording!

https://www.bigmarker.com/biggerpockets1/how-to-successfully-work-with-real-estate-investors-featuring-tyler-gibson?show_live_page=true

If you're interested in becoming a Featured Agent, please send me a message here on BiggerPockets to find out what's going on in your market!

Happy Investing!

Post: Can AI truly help a real estate agent with their ads?

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104

I mean, based on this image generated by AI, sure wouldn't need to hire a graphic designer anytime soon. With the right prompts, it'll look realer than ever. Ha-ha.

Post: Thank you, BiggerPockets! On to a New Chapter

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104

Scott always kept it real. He led with clarity, humility, and a deep belief in the power of everyday people building wealth through real estate.

Whether you were a rookie investor or a seasoned agent, Scott helped you feel like you belonged in real estate.

Wishing you the best in your next chapter, Scott. And thank you — from one investor to another — for leaving the blueprint clearer for the rest of us.

On to new endeavors! 

Post: 🌱 Gardening is so relatable to Real Estate..

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104
Quote from @Michael K Gallagher:

@Adam Macias very much appreciate the analogy as well.  I have nothing but good things to say about the featured agent program as a member so send anyone with questions my way if needed.

also a fitting post because here in the midwest it is that planting time of year.  I've got a good bunch of seeds popping under the LED in the basement getting ready to go outside any day now.  Hoping for a break in the weather to get them in the ground in the next couple weekends.  


 We truly appreciate you Michael and am very grateful for the real estate conversations we've had!

Our last from is usually in Mid-April and it can be brutal so we truly do have to time the seeds right, have row covers and all to make sure the plants don't perish if outside. Now's the time to get them going!

Would like to hear what you're growing Michael! 🌱

Post: 🌱 Gardening is so relatable to Real Estate..

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104
Quote from @Candice Coates:

I love the analogy, and it is so fitting for the spring!


 Yes exactly! Now that Spring is here, it's such a great time to get those seeds in the soil. Literally and metaphorically with BiggerPockets! haha.

Post: 🌱 Gardening is so relatable to Real Estate..

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104

I've been gardening for four years and it relates to real estate in so many ways.

In fact, gardening is the most purest form real estate before anything else.

𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹, 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝘂𝗻.

That's what's needed to successfully grow plants.

In real estate it's 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

But so many think it's just sales.

Sales is only necessary once you have leads to speak with.

You can only have leads to speak with if you've done marketing.

It's like watering seeds that are not in soil, you're not going to get anything out of that.

So many Realtors expect to have a abundant garden but do not have the right soil in place.

Being a F͟e͟a͟t͟u͟r͟e͟d͟ ͟A͟g͟e͟n͟t͟ on BiggerPockets is the epitome of having the right soil.

We have the brand, we have the marketing, we have the clients looking for you..

We have the 𝗦𝗢𝗜𝗟 AND 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦.

All you need to do as a professional Real Estate Agent is water and give them sun.

Send me a DM and ask me how.

Post: Quest Trust Suddenly Closed down Administration on their Solo 401K Plans

Adam Macias
Posted
  • Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • Posts 165
  • Votes 104
Quote from @Michael Calvey:
Quote from @Tina Artigliere:

I was impressed by Quest Trust when I went to their Expo in September of 2022.  Based on speaking with them their, I paid a rather hefty fee to transfer my solo 401K to them and have it reinstated and the fee covered this plan for 6 years.  Out of the blue yesterday, I get an email that they closed my account.  They said it's administratively unfeasible to continue as my plan provider.  I'm just a bit shocked and disappointed they could just close down my account and force this chaos on me to find another provider ASAP or face potential tax consequences and loss of my qualified status.  I'm hoping they refund the fee that was supposed to be good for 6 years since I'm not even at a full 2 years with them.  I guess I'm looking for anyone's recommendations on who they use for their solo 401K...  I prefer a custodian to an administrator.  This is my 2nd bad experience with an administrator and I'd really like to keep my account in one place!  

Tina, I can only imagine how frustrating this situation must be for you. It sounds like you need a reliable and trustworthy partner to help you navigate this transition seamlessly while keeping your solo 401(k) on track.

I’d highly BiggerPockets Partner for this, Equity Trust, a top-tier custodian in the industry.

They not only specialize in self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k)s but also have an entire team specifically dedicated to supporting BiggerPockets members like you. This means you’ll have direct access to experts who truly understand your needs and are ready to assist you whenever you need help.

What really sets Equity Trust apart is their commitment to personalized service, ensuring that BiggerPockets members have the resources and guidance they need every step of the way.

You can learn more about their services and connect with their team here: Equity Trust – BiggerPockets Page


 Great feedback Mike!