All Forum Posts by: Jeff Valentino

There are tons of successful investors at every level in every aspect of REI in IL.

I host a pitch free monthly meetup in Orland Park that has some flippers, buy and hold, BRRRR, contractors etc. Details are here if want to come out. 

Hi @Christopher Gauthier you can find more info on the June 7th meet up here. Hope you can make it!

Please note new location

Hi Everyone!

Let's connect, network and find ways to solve problems and do more deals! If people want to bring specific deals, or questions for the group that may be fun and helpful. We can get stories, lessons and perspective from each other before breaking into networking.

These meetings are designed to be 100% networking. We will have short introductions and are looking for new and experienced people from every part of the real estate investing business.

You can join the group on meetup here.

See you there!!

Great replies  @Jennifer Kinzle and @Steve Vaughan !!

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Well in that case @Account Closed I would take some time to try and get the homeowners expectations right first. Offer to be of help and remind her of the benefits of a short sale vs foreclosure-that's what is in it for her. Prepare her for the process so she understands how it will work.

I would also try and find out if she is motivated or curious?  Conversations that get her to talk and think about next steps, why she would want to move etc will help. 

Good luck!

Some ideas for activities-

Go meet and build rapport quickly with strangers 

Network without being spammy

Sales skills-sell something people think is a total commodity they can get anywhere. And cheaply

Set strict times for whatever you do. Timeliness and time management are challenges for lots of people in this biz

Make yourself follow up. On everything. 

Good luck!

People crack me up asking "what's in it for me" when they're 6 mos behind and the house needs a total rehab to be rent ready. It's a good time to ask politely why she thinks the bank will give her 15-20k cash, let her sell her home for less than she owes while living there for free. Where do I sign up for that deal?!?

Are many short sales even being approved in your area? They a far and few between around here these days. The ones that do go, move sloooower than they used to.

I'd move on as it could be a big time suck for nothing.

Hi @Nino Alfano. It's right at the top of this thread.

Champs 16165 LaGrange Road, Orland Park

6:30-8:30

Hope you can make it!

Great, well the you want to know who can help you learn the business. Be as specific as possible with what you really want to learn. What kind of training do you have for CMA, lead gen, investing, transaction coordination etc.

What kind of marketing support do you offer? This can be helpful when you are deciding on types of marketing to do. Will they pick up some of the cost or help in design etc.

Also ask what kind of support they have when you have a question, because you will have questions. Can you text a trainer and expect a response in a reasonable amount of time? Do you need to email the broker who may be out in the field or wait till the next meeting? Having these questions answered would be the most important to me, so I can have the right expectations.

A good office culture can really set you on the right path in this business even though you may not be there forever.

Lastly, what's all that gonna cost?! :) Good luck!