You get data faster and more detailed than Zillow or Redfin.- Saving on commissions: If you're flipping or buying multiple properties a year, saving 2–3% as a buyer's agent adds up.- Networking: Being licensed helps you build relationships with other agents, wholesalers, contractors, etc.- Side income: You can earn referral fees or occasional commissions if you're active.But it’s not always necessary:- Disclosure rules: Licensed agents have more legal responsibilities you must disclose you're an agent, even when negotiating your own deals.- Costs/time: Classes, exams, continuing education, brokerage fees — it’s not free or passive.- Not helpful if you're passive: If you're working with agents already and not sourcing your own deals, the license might not bring much ROI.

Hopefully this case can also be helpful for other LL.I’m currently leaning toward passing on this candidate, but since I don’t have other strong options right now, I’ll probably continue doing some DD work, if nothing else, it’s a good learning opportunity and maybe even a good test for my PM.1.

It is unlikely that someone working for a company using Yardi software would allow a random individual to shadow them, particularly in roles involving accounting or financial data.

National tractor pulls yearly. 25 minutes from a new Meta data center that is about to start construction.

Carrot did their tests. 3 is optimum and put them on 2 lines. 

A broker can legally receive a commission for the loans they originate.Becoming a licensed broker is generally a lot of work and can require months or years of classes, apprentice training, and a test provided by the state in order to obtain the license.

I understand a Murabaha contract does provide the homebuyer with ownership from the purchase data and operates closer to a U.S. conventional mortgage. 

ha This is a real liability, the government originates most of its cases through "testing" which is to say contacts with landlords where they pose as potential tenants.

Your agent should have a pro forma built out for you based on their walk through showing all of that data.  

Focus on High-Signal Lists OnlyOnce you’re serious, stop chasing “maybe” leads.We doubled down on county-monitored data, like:✅ Tax delinquents✅ Probates✅ Code violations✅ Pre-foreclosuresPull them weekly, directly from the source, and filter hard for motivation.No more bloated $0.10/lead lists from generic vendors.2.