Since you’re investing from out of state and internationally, having a strong local team—agents, property managers, and contractors—is key, and there are plenty of professionals here who have experience working with remote investors.

I just started as an agent on FIRE Realty and agree, the systems we have in place and the knowledge we have on this team is great.

The Fed is trying to balance two opposing forces:Inflation that’s still above targetA labor market showing signs of coolingMarkets currently expect rates to remain on hold for the next couple of meetings — but that outlook could shift quickly if jobs or inflation data weakens further.Buyer Demand Is Supporting Home PricesHome price data showed quiet strength, especially after seasonal adjustments.Case-Shiller prices rose 0.4% month-over-month (seasonally adjusted)National prices remain 1.4% higher year-over-yearFHFA prices climbed 0.6% month-over-month and 1.9% annuallyWhat’s the bottom line?

Hey Tim,What would want/expect out of the team?

Just sent you a DM in reference to helping you build out your team. 

We’re a father–son team at the very beginning of our real estate journey, focused on learning the fundamentals and building the right habits from day one.

I’ve seen $2,000–$2,500/mo retainers make sense for ongoing operational support depending on scope, but I’m flexible and mainly looking for the right situation.If you’re active in the Orlando market and open to connecting, I’d love to chat!

I’m specifically interested in teams or companies that:Understand real estate (wholesaling, off-market, investors, agents, etc.)Can handle motivated seller conversations intelligentlyDeliver consistent appointment quality, not just call volumeIntegrate well with common tools (PropStream, BatchLeads, ReadyMode, Follow Up Boss, REISift, etc.)Have real-world ROI, not just marketing claimsIf you’ve used cold callers successfully, I’d love to hear:The company or team you recommendApproximate cost per caller/hourWhat type of lists you’re calling (absentee, probate, high equity, tired landlords, etc.)Realistic results (leads, appointments, deals per month)What you’d do differently if you were starting overBonus points if you’ve tested multiple providers and can compare quality, accents, training, and conversion rates.I’m happy to share what I’m seeing on my end as well once I compile feedback.Appreciate any insight from people actually doing volume, not just theory.Thanks in advance.

In the meantime...I'm brainstorming a consulting business concept to provide Operational Systems Support to Landlords. 

Deals rarely fall apart because of strategy.They fall apart because of missed details and poor follow up.Strong operations support keeps timelines clear, communication aligned, and every moving part tracked until closing.When the backend is handled well, closing becomes smoother and more predictable.What part of your deal process would benefit most from better operations?