All Forum Posts by: Jacob Ghena

@Benjamin Romo Your wrong about VA not working for a fixer upper. PM me if you would like to know more.

@Lakeisha Baker I’m a Realtor and make some buyers sign a contract. I also put in the contract they can fire at any time up ubtIl we are in escrow. I have too much specialized knowledge, propierarty processes and tech I’ve created to not have a client 100% committed to me. I also realize the client deserves a similar level of commitment, which is why they can fire me at any time. It’s not wrong for an agent to ask for exclusivity. They just need to be able to justify it.

Hi Kenny! Welcome to Bigger Pockets! You will find lots of resources here to help with REI. If you ever want to have lunch and talk about real investing strategies happy to do so.

I will send you a PM

Hi Andres! I’m a flipper here in Southern Oregon. I currently have 10 flips going. Would be happy to speak with you.

Every RE investor either hires a Realtor or becomes a Realtor. If you choose to get your license seek out a Realtor or office that already does REI. They should prove to be invaluable in your education.

Why do you want to be an assistant first?

It’s a common misnomer that the value of a Realtor begins and ends at finding the next house. There are intangibles a good Realtor inserts into any purchase that are worth a commission. The biggest of these, and the most overlooked, is that these intangibles culminate in a far greater likelihood that the purchase will close! Good Realtors close deals! Real Estate is a low-volume business. Each house is unique and only THAT house is for sale. Maximizing the success rate and reducing the risk of each transaction matters. A high-volume commodity business, like a grocery store, cares greatly about the last 3% margin of a sale because the volume is high and there will always be another transaction. Real Estate is the opposite. Each sale is precious. You want a Realtor in your corner who can facilitate getting you the best combination of price, terms, inspectors, lenders, contractors, repairs, property managers, market analysis, paperwork, information and negotiation. All of these reduce risk and increase the likelihood of success. Involving a good Realtor will result in more successful deals. Exactly what you want in a high-margin, low-volume business.

Why not work with a Realtor? 

Have incredibly strict criteria...that will solve your problem.