All Forum Posts by: Nick Rutkowski

@David Adams

I find a deal, preferably one that has “value add” component to it. (Look that up) Next, I’ll show the deal to my friends and family, if they don’t bite, I’ll show it to some investors I know. Eventually, you’ll cut out your friends and family and go straight to investors. That’s how I got started. By the way, I worked on commission while my girlfriend was unemployed and we still bought a house...all cash. It’s all about asking people for money.

@David Adams

Learn to fundraise, start building a team together, analyze deals. I bought my house, all cash, through fundraising.

@Brian K.

Congrats on your BnB. I just filled my whole month of July and I’m in Cortland, NY. You’re going to be happy you went AirBNB

@Diogo Alves

I’d do the reverse of what you intend to do. I bought my first house all cash out of pocket and then I realized I could’ve just used 20%. Leverage is your best friend...most of the time.

@Jim K.

I get a mix too. I don’t see big time investors from my area joining but a lot of small to medium (20 units and below) investors. Some have a solid business plan, most don’t.

@Aaron Zimmerman

Nice, look for a foreclosure and relocation realtors when talking to agents. Good luck!

@Aqeel Muhammad

You could work in the planning dept for your county, join the zoning board, get a job at a development firm, county legislature. So on. There are plenty of jobs relating to real estate that pay a steady wage.

Being an agent requires all of your time, energy and money. Great if you’re looking to start a sales business, kinda great if you want to be an investor but a total waste of your resources if you don’t plan on selling houses.

@Alex Verdugo

Careful side stepping an agent. 9/10 the listing and the buyer agents know each other. However, if you are left to that choice call the listing agent and work with them. They’ll have more of an incentive to work both sides.

@Michael Dorey

Hi, now you met me and a bunch of others on BP! That was easy.

What I think matters is how you utilize the people you meet. Plus that Type A and B stuff is for the birds. (Warning: Millennial advice) “Go do you bro and don’t worry about it”

@Aaron Zimmerman

Do you invest in real estate?

If it’s “no” or “I have clients that are investors” or both. DON’T HIRE THEM!

Next, this is for you, what kind of agent are you looking for? Residential, commercial, foreclosure/ REO, relocation?