All Forum Posts by: Karmine Cramer
Karmine Cramer has started 4 posts and replied 23 times.
Post: Looking for a house to flip, Seeking a wholesaler in the Kenosha general areas

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
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Contact me Steve I attend several local events. And know local wholesalers.
Post: Guidance Needed - Want to Purchase 1st House Hack Mid Next Year!

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
- Posts 24
- Votes 14
Congrats Jared!
The first step is always starting. I'm based out of Racine Wisconsin (The best investment market in South Eastern Wisconsin for a budget concious investor IMO)
I'm a licsensed agent and fellow investor with a pretty similar goal of acquriing 3-4 multi-family properties before a single fmaily home and continuing a simple 1 purchase a year strategy. Not looking to get rich quick. But get rich for sure!
I would love to connect and network. I can even share some details on local events and soon as August 23rd!
look forward to speaking,
Karmine
Post: Just Passed My Exam! Looking for Brokerage Advice for a Newbie!

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
- Posts 24
- Votes 14
Quote from @JD Martin:
Congratulations!
If possible a brokerage that will support your continued education, match you up with a good mentor (someone that sells/lists a lot of properties successfully), and doesn't use you as a source of income for the firm rather than as a potential asset (a lot of agencies charge you a monthly "membership" fee for the 'privilege' of calling yourself an agent of a specific firm).
For a lot of firms - especially the ones that rake good cash from agents outside of sales - it's just a numbers game. 100 agents each paying $100 "membership" fee is 10 grand a month just off dues. Certain fees are fair - office, technology, supplies - but they should be relatively minimal as part of the sales commission that comes right off the top is supposed to support those things, not just be pure profit for the managing broker.
Thank you for your insight JD! I will take your advice into consideration during my brokerage search journey.
Post: Just Passed My Exam! Looking for Brokerage Advice for a Newbie!

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
- Posts 24
- Votes 14
Quote from @Rebecca Knox:
Check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead---both owners are investors themselves and they have many investor agents, both with affordable fee structure too.
I will, Thank you Rebecca
Post: Milwaukee Investment Agent w/ PM

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
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- Votes 14
@Nick Perret Efferson Hey I wanted to check back in again. I got my license as a salesperson and am trying to figure out my options of where to join as far as brokerages and different pro's and con's to each. I think the most useful skill I want to have is out bound lead gen. What helped you pick a brokerage?
Post: Just Passed My Exam! Looking for Brokerage Advice for a Newbie!

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
- Posts 24
- Votes 14
Hello BiggerPockets community!
My name is Karmine, and I'm excited to share that I just passed my real estate salesperson exam! I'm 18 years old and eager to dive into the world of real estate here in the Racine County area.
As a somewhat newbie to the industry, I'm now faced with the important decision of which real estate brokerage to join. I'm particularly interested in joining a team where I can learn the ropes, especially when it comes to outbound lead generation. I'm also keen to leverage my entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic to succeed.
I'd love to hear your opinions and advice on which types of brokerages or specific companies might be a good fit for someone just starting out. What should I be looking for in a brokerage as a new agent? Are there any specific questions I should be asking during interviews?
Any insights or recommendations you can offer would be greatly appreciated! I'm excited to learn and grow in this industry.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Post: Milwaukee Investment Agent w/ PM

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
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- Votes 14
@Nick Perret Efferson I'm enjoying it! It's rewarding to help tenants and connect with the community I grew up in. Building good systems and a strong network has been key to attracting great tenants and ensuring they feel well-cared for.
If you don't mind me asking what got you out of property management and to become an agent? Did you consider doing both?
Post: Milwaukee Investment Agent w/ PM

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
- Posts 24
- Votes 14
Hi Nick! I'd love to connect! I'm the lead property manager at Raise the Standard Real Estate. I'm also working towards getting my agent license.
Post: Investor in SF and Looking Into MF

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
- Posts 24
- Votes 14
Hey Sahil! I'm a fellow investor and property manager in the Milwaukee Area.
Post: Tattoos & Tenants: My Wild Ride Into Mixed-Use Property Management

- Real Estate Agent
- Wisconsin
- Posts 24
- Votes 14
@Kerry Baird I totally agree! I've grown to truly values these realtionships with my clients and the tenants in the properties I manage. They are all unique and provide me with perspectives I didn't have before meeting and interacting with them.