What’s your process for evaluating whether a property fits a lease option or seller-finance buyer?

Thanks, Jeremy eXp Realty has 200-300 local agents with a 30+ agent team joining the Portland branch last fall.That said, the right fit for you could be in a 3-agent office.It all depends on what kind of environment works best for you.Some new agents thrive in brokerages that offer extensive training, mentorship, and other support/handholding.Other new agents are OK with just being surrounded by other successful brokers, despite there not being much training. 

Quote from @Adam Macias: Real estate agents truly need to get good at negotiating.You can't just look at the price of a house on the MLS or with what a seller is looking for off market and say, "well, if I can't get to their number, oh well, guess it's not a fit."

Hey BP community 👋I’m based in Chattanooga, TN, and I’m looking to connect with investors focused on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and event venues—especially those seeking unique or underutilized properties with upside potential.Over the past few months, I’ve come across several off-market deals in and around Chattanooga that I passed on at the time, but I’m realizing they could be perfect fits for STR or event-focused investors.

If a lender isn’t local, what are the best ways to vet them to make sure they’re reliable and a good fit for long-term partnership?

We really like the simple interface that Rentec Direct has.Most of the services offer a free trial that you can get in and play with them and see how they fit your needs.

It's all about staying informed, being open to new opportunities, and tailoring your approach to fit the evolving landscape.

They are an ideal fit for Cooperative Assignments.• In the “fast” markets, strong demand and tight inventory are fueling appreciation. 

.•  Size: 15-20 acres (flexible on exact acreage if it’s a strong fit).•  Type: Raw land, or lightly developed is ideal.

Happy to chat more over DMs if you’re interested.In general, the difference between co-hosting and full-time property management comes down to how involved you’d like to be as the owner.Co-hosting is a good fit if you want to stay engaged but offload certain tasks like guest messaging or calendar management.Property management is better if you’d prefer to be completely hands-off, with the manager handling everything including guest communications, maintenance, cleaning, turnovers, etc.However, there are two big benefits, in my opinion, to co-hosting over property management.