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Why pay more than you need to?
A lot of real estate investors forget this one key fact:
When a realtor is involved, sellers often raise their asking price to cover commission fees.
That means you’re the one footing the bill.
By cutting out the middleman, you can save tens of thousands on every deal…and still find exclusive, off-market properties.
What’s one strategy you’ve used to save money on a real estate investment?
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What if I told you the way you structure your real estate deal could save you thousands in taxes?
Creative deal structuring isn’t just for the pros.
Understanding how to leverage 1031 exchanges, depreciation, or even seller financing can drastically change your bottom line.
The strategies are out there, you just need to know how to use them.
What’s one tax-saving tip you’ve used in real estate?
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This is what I do on a daily basis:
Investor joins The Offer Haus.
They answer a few questions telling us about the property they are looking to invest in.
The calculator will show them how much they’ll save.
The software
1. Creates an entire offer in 10 minutes
2. Fills out all the complicated forms
3. Then provides 6 months of unlimited offers
We ensure they can easily submit an offer on any property without an agent.
The amount they save on realtor fees allows them to invest in more properties and renovations.
This is a dream career!
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What do you think of alcohol.
It's 100x worse.
Destroys lives and livers.
Makes some people violent. Extremely addictive and is literally poison.
You cannot say you are ok with alcohol while saying weed is bad.
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We have been seeing more and more Buyers refusing to sign buyer agent agreements as well as Realtors refusing to show properties if it's a 0% commission for them.
The New ruling has forced real estate change for the better.
Diy buying is here!
housingwire.com/articles/mon…
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Real estate contracts can be loaded with hidden pitfalls. Keep an eye out for these red flags:
đźš© Ambiguous timelines: Ensure all deadlines for inspections, appraisals, and closing are clearly defined.
đźš© Non-refundable deposits: Be cautious of terms that could put your earnest money at risk.
đźš© Unclear contingencies: Make sure the agreement outlines what happens if financing or inspection falls through.
Understanding the fine print protects your investment.
Have you ever caught a contract clause that saved you from a bad deal?
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Everything sells for the right price.
We always get realtors asking for feedback. The only feedback I ever give is "price is too high".
nothing else matters.
carpet is ruined and smells like dog? Thats ok, if the price is right.
Needs a new roof? Same answer.
And on and on.
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Nailed it. The only person who could do anything (@elonmusk ) just got screwed by trump. Trump will not push through more power generation. He won't push forward AI, he will just keep spending until our economy is bankrupt. We are spiraling
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What's actually sad is this is not rrans, it's crossdressing which used to be a fun thing people did. Now it's turned into trans... Just like drag queens. Men dressing like this doesn't mean they are Trans.
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Before signing on the dotted line, take a closer look.
🔍 Research the neighborhood: Crime rates, schools, and nearby amenities can all impact your ROI.
🔍 Inspect the property: Look for hidden issues like structural damage or outdated systems.
🔍 Review the financials: Ensure rental income projections and expense estimates are realistic.
A little homework upfront can save you thousands down the road.
What’s one thing you always double-check before closing a deal?
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The funny thing is we as Americans love Australia. It's on my family's next country to visit.
But I have zero interest in funding your universities! Especially when our own universities cost mind numbing amounts of money for our children.
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There is nothing exciting or fun about different types of meats or vegetables.
It's unnecessary
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I’ve developed a new way to purchase investment properties without utilizing a realtor.
Now all of my customers are saving an average of 3% on their purchases (amounting to over $10,000 in savings on average)
Check the link in the first comment to learn how, and make sure to bookmark this for later.
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I was looking at a 761 SQ ft condo in Hawaii. Reasonable 350k asking price
Hoa was 1600/m. That's insane.
Others were $3599/m wtf!
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Most people think rental income is “passive.”
Until their tenant calls at 2 AM about a leaky faucet.
Even with property managers, real estate takes work.
But the key is buying properties that cash flow enough to make it worth it.
Would you rather manage rentals yourself and keep more profit, or hire a manager and take a smaller cut?
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I got a bad review because the owner said we "used too many towels" even though we used what they had available for 4 people.
We left butter and a soda in the fridge and " we left the kitchen a disaster"
They wanted us to walk the garbage 1 block away to a public garbage
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They absolutely do.
2 scenarios.
1. Realtor lists and sells house for 500k. 6% commission is paid @ 30k. You the buyer offer asking price and close paying 500k. The seller gets 470k in their pocket.
2. No realtor. Asking price is 500k. You the buyer offer 470k and getting accepted. The seller gets 470k in their pocket.
The same amount of money goes to the seller in both situations. But the buyer is paying 30k more in option 1.
Realtors are middle man in the transaction. Anyone who is in the middle of a buyer and a seller is by definition a middleman. They want paid so the prices are raised to facilitate them.
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I own one of these "scam companies" .
Handyman don't know how to deal with mold. Mold has spores. Spores float and spread very easily.
You don't pretect the area, the mold will spread to the rest of the house.
Certain molds cause serious sicknesses. Do handyman know what is what? No....no they don't.
Not doing it properly is how to get sick and/or get into a lawsuit.
$25k also seems insanely high. We have never had a job that cost that much if it was a basic mold removal and build back.
Don't talk bad about things you dont understand.
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And the winner is…
Actually, it depends on how you play the game.
Flipping a luxury condo might bring in a quick $100K, but a duplex could pull $1,200/month in rental income…that’s $14,400/year, every year.
Fast cash or steady wealth? Leave a reply with your thoughts.
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100%.
In Oregon, we have such a bad problem since our state literally welcomed them and invites them to come.
They terrorize us.
We really need mental institutions and common sense laws to keep us safe... Which we are not currently
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I'm sure they already have a vaccine for this made up disease and we have to take it every year to remain safe
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I'm in Oregon.
They just tried to pass a tax on revenue. Not on profit.
I'm not sure which would be worse, but both are incredibly bad and purely stupid.
We as a nation need to make sure we never let stuff like this pass.
It would stop all innovation in its tracks
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Real estate is all about learning from experience.
But hey, it would’ve been nice to skip past all the rookie mistakes.
When I bought my first property, there were so many strategies I wish I knew.
What’s the one piece of advice you wish you knew when you started?
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Basically almost everyone on here responding is a Realtor. Justifying their jobs and why you should pay them 15k+ to open a lock box and negotiate.
Remember, all negotiations are done through them, but ultimately are your numbers. They ask you how much, then they write it down or make a phone call. Then back and forth. At the end of the day, you are playing a game of telephone with 4 people.
"They know your needs..." No. No one knows your needs better than you.
"They can find issues with the house" No. You hire inspectors to find them.
"They know the market" Sure. But you can find the same info in 5 mins of research.
Now , with Grok, or ChatGpt you can find everything you need to know in seconds.
Is it worth it to hire a realtor for your first home or two? For sure. But after you have done it and understand, you can do it just fine DIY.
@TheOfferHaus try it yourself and write an offer. It can be for a fake house to just test. It's free right now.
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My God everyone. This is just basic negotiations.
It's literally what anyone does when you're buying something.
Seller starts high. Buyer starts low and you negotiate to an amicable agreement.
It's literally the most basic thing part of sales
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Ever heard of the "last mile" problem in real estate investing?
It’s the gap between finding the property and actually making it work for you.
Think of it as the logistics of renovations, marketing, and tenant management.
Neglect it, and you’ll be running in circles.
Plan for it, and the returns will speak for themselves.
How do you tackle the “last mile” of your investments?
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Poe1 crafting is far to complicated for the regular player. Having to have a PhD in crafting isn't accessible to most players
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I get that thought, but it would be like not funding a road in your town because you don't drive down it.
Schools and education improve everyone. Under educated kids turn into adults. Adults you will have to work with and along side, be it flipping your burgers to building your fences.
Then when you have kids, its not like the money you start to pay instantly makes the schools better. Poorly funded schools don't get updated, don't get new books, or even air-conditioning.
I know this because here in Oregon, we passed a proposition in the mid 90's that limited funding (via tax collection). It made it so our schools are severely underfunded. I was in high school then, it did not do anything to me. But now that I have kids, the school they are in doesn't have AC and the heat works so poorly they all have to wear their winter clothes in the class room. The school was built in the 60s is and has been at capacity for years but no money to improve it.
The teachers are wonderful and do what they can.
We are ranked 40-45th out of all 50 states. Its embarrassing.
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Real estate is almost like a game where the best strategy wins.
The market favors those who see the hidden potential, bypass unnecessary expenses, and strategically invest in what creates value.
Use these 3 secrets to maximize your real estate investments.
What has gotten you high returns in the past?
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Condos can be cash machines…if you play it right.
Go short-term rental for high nightly rates in tourist hotspots.
Choose long-term tenants for steady cash flow and fewer headaches.
Or buy pre-construction and sell high when the market pops.
Which play makes the most sense for you?
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As a guy who has done tons of remodels, I cannot imagine what is in that bathroom to constitute that price.
I am imagining gold toilets, TVs in the shower with surround sound, replumbing & electrical the entire house with gold coated pipes and wires,
and a round mirror.
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Stop with these stupid tests.
They are utterly pointless.
May as well test for invisible alien ships parked in the road.
Do real tests that happen in reality
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For sure, this is going to be a pain point for a little bit as Realtors get used to the new law.
That realtor is 100% wrong.
You do not need to sign anything. You tell them you are self representing and do not need to sign.
Also remind them it's their job to show the house.
If they insist, contact their brokerage to let them know this realtor needs help understanding the new rules, and then they will open the door.
It's a pain you have to do this, but the alternative is paying them $13k+ in realtor commission fees
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Adding middlemen into the real estate purchasing process only introduces inefficiencies.
This chart will show you exactly where these inefficiencies lie.
What are some additional benefits you’ve enjoyed working solo?
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There is so much more to real estate success than just buying the property.
From hidden repair costs to tenant headaches, smart investors know the risks and how to sidestep them.
Which mistake have you learned from?
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You can always get a higher ROI on your investment property.
You just need to look in the right places.
Here are 20 ways to maximize your ROI on your next property.
Make sure to bookmark this post for later reference
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Or save even more and just do an fsbo.
I haven't really seen many 1% salaries that do anything except put it on MLS which ends up on Zillow. And takes some pretty basic pictures.
They do very little work
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You need to chill.
No one forces you to play. If you don't like it that's ok.
There are plenty of games I cannot stand but people love.
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Zero. Also a note depending on the states. Yup minimum wage is the same as minimum wage. It 20 bucks/hour in California. So the idea that tips supplement low wages is not moot
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Writing SMH... Doesn't mean you are correct.
According to everyone arguing, owners don't know how to negotiate, only realtors do. The realtors have his magical power to negotiate that normal people don't.
So you go ahead and use a realtor and pay them when you sell or buy a house
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No one forces you to not use a realtor there big guy. That's the coolest part about our country is we get to choose.
Even if you don't want us to.
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So what!
It stops in front a loony toons fake wall! That is much more likely to happen in the real world than a flooded street. Pft
@MarkRober how bout you do this test?
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I will never live in an HOA.
In my past life, I managed one. It. Was. Terrible.
Nothing but old retired Karen's with nothing better to do that fight over who has better flowers in front of their home.
Pure insanity
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I own a Hazmat company in Eugene. We clean up homeless shelters that have been vacated.
It's unbelievable that most people who love homeless also claim they love the environment.
These homeless destroy the land.
You couldn't imagine the hazardous materials we cleanup weekly.
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So you are telling me that a realtor takes responsibility for this? A realtor can find these issues that an inspector cannot?
Realtors have 0 liability in any thing unless they outright lie or steer and get caught.
In a case where a large issue was found, let's say a roof leak, how would a realtor discover the leak where an inspector could not? Do they get in the roof or in the attic ?
Your argument is completely off track.
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Great investments are all about spotting potential others overlook.
For example, an energy-efficient home doesn’t just save money; it also attracts high-value tenants.
What hidden features do you look for before sealing the deal?
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The ONLY way to be successful in real estate?
You must consistently make smart decisions.
The smallest moves can save you big money and vice versa.
What’s something you would tell a beginner real estate investor?
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What about Securing our borders?
High speed internet is not the job of our government.
High speed rail is though and would benefit all
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I love how they are protesting something that isn't happening. No one is touching their social security or Medicare
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It's just IKEA stuff. Back in the day I remodeled my entire kitchen with IKEA. It was super easy.
Later in life I got custom cabinets (more expensive) and at the end of the day we're basically the same thing
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I live in Oregon and people still wear them alone in a car.
I would say 25% still do. I even see the good ole double mask.
If I cough, I get the death glare and a avoidance
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Why would it matter?
Our dollar isn't based off of gold. The gold is just an asset we purchased and hold...
I truly do not know. Not being sarcastic
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Meanwhile the US is getting invaded at the borders and it's own people starve and are homeless or wracked with debt
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So if you go to, let's say to a farmer, and buy vegetables directly from them, it will cost more than if you buy from the grocery store that sells the farmers produce?
In other words, having a middleman saves money?
If you believe this is true, then you are wrong.
A middle man, by the very definition, adds a step and a cost in between the seller and buyer.
Realtors are "middlemen". They are in the middle of a buyer and a seller. They therefore collect a fee. A few not otherwise needing to be paid, therefore lowering the cost.
It's an extremely simple concept
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Most real estate investors don’t realize…
You really DON’T need a realtor to make the buying process go smoothly.
In fact, just by avoiding realtor and agent commissions, you can save up to 3% on your property.
Just look at what that would amount to in these 3 investment property examples.
How much would you save without using a realtor in your local market? Leave a reply.
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That had nothing to do with a realtor. I've had plenty of realtors write cash offers for me with 30-40% discount and receiving the same kind of offers.
It's just fishing for desperate sellers
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Barely stigmatized but not having to use a Realtor to buy and sell a home.
You can DIY pretty simply.
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I do but my God the commercials are getting over whelming. I'm starting to slow down and stop our consumption of content in YouTube.
There has gotta be a better video source we can use
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@DirtyTesLa
I'm watching your new video right now; regarding the people saying that each route is designed for FSD.
I just drove from Seattle to Eugene, Oregon, 99% on FSD with many stops, charging twice and going to IKEA, and going through heavy traffic.
Almost flawless
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I love reading posts from Realtors who know their jobs & their gravey trains $$$ are going the way of Travel Agents and insult others who are doing it not their way.
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A realtor wouldn't handle this. Title and escrow would.
They ensure that the transaction is completed.
The realtor just emailed the documents over
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Poor form
They are shooting themselves in the foot. No gaming company will trust them again with early access builds.
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🚨Launch Alert 🚨
My wife and I have been entrepreneurs in real estate for 8 years now. We have always been brick-and-mortar business owners. 2 years ago, I sold my real estate property management company to seek another calling. I did not know what at the time. During my searching, we learned about an earth shattering shift in the way realtors will have to do business that will be implemented in August 2024 due to multiple lawsuits.
đź’ˇI realized this was it.
I had to invent a new way for buyers to purchase real estate. After days of brainstorming our idea was born.
Introducing @TheOfferHaus
We started the company in April 2024, with the intent to allow buyers to do something they never had to do before. That is to represent themselves in a real estate transaction. Before, the seller always paid for the buyer, but not any more!
We built The Offer Haus with one primary goal - To make buying a home as simple and stress free as could be. Now, after only 6 months of bootstrapping our creation, we are stoked to launch The Offer Haus to the world.
We hope it helps many people save thousands of dollars and makes the buying process enjoyable too. If you are in the process of buying a home, you should check out theofferhaus.com
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You know it. I own a property management company during that time.
The amount of people who " Couldn't pay their rent" was insane.
I knew for a fact they all worked, and could make the payment but free money!
It was incredible
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Explained it PERFECTLY. A friend of mine is a hardcore left.... But even though he morally thought it was wrong, he bought a duplex to rent. He bought it so his mom can live in half.
A year later, he has to evict the other tenant who hasn't paid rent for 3 months and is learning how terrible his views on landlords has been.
They have to feel the pain to understand
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The question on every real estate investor’s mind…
Why the heck am I paying an extra $10,000 on this property?
Oh, that’s right, because there’s a realtor involved.
It’s common for sellers to adjust their prices higher to offset their realtor’s commissions.
Leaving you paying tens of thousands more for the property. [Open it up ↓]
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I'll never live in one.
I managed an HOA for 4 months. It was the worst experience. They were terrible people.
Old retired and single Karen's who literally threw a chair because someone had better flowers in her front yard.
I cancel the contract as soon as I could.
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A lot of investors don’t realize this…
But you really don’t need a realtor to locate, negotiate, and buy a valuable investment property.
In fact, you can save money and even find better and more exclusive deals on your own.
What has been your primary benefit of buying properties solo? Leave a reply.
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This isn't flip-flopping it's negotiation.
No one starts at the asking price
You start high, They start low and you flop back and forth until you meet in the middle.
It's so simple.
And he's done it over and over and over again.
And somehow people can't seem to grasp it
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I was in Shenzhen China 2 weeks ago and I bought me a pair of apple pro headphones for 50 bucks USD.
Exactly the same.
There was a giant mall full of non branded items for 1/10th the cost of the branded items.
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I'm a residential guy working on getting into commercial.
Trying to learn.
Can you expand a bit on why NNN is not included in the overall cap? I have seen this on many listings in analyzing
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Flipping houses looks easy on TV…
But in real life, most people lose money.
Unexpected repairs, contractor delays, market shifts… the profits disappear fast if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Ever tried flipping a house? What was the biggest surprise you ran into?
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I tried to build small homes. Like 800 sq ft. Would love to. But permits and sdcs alone are about 30k in my town. You cannot find a buildable piece of land for under 120k.
So we are sitting at 150k before even starting to build.
If we sell for 300k, that is 375$ per sq ft. Buy price
The build price for me of 150 sq ft.
Then landscape, concrete, holding, utility connects, etc..
I would lose money. :(
I have done flips of smaller homes, I like the idea of have local municipals do some sort of incentives for flippers.
There needs to be some creative thinning done by cities
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I'm advocating for finding a house, be on Zillow, fsbo, from any realtor, and just represent yourself.
Back in the day when you need led a realtor to actually find houses, it made sense. But now buyers find their own houses and tell their realtor to show it to them.
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BAM! Steering.
Listing agents have to still show the house when we call them. So many have said "I cannot show you the house if you don't sign an agency agreement."
That's total BS.
Use tools like theofferhaus.com
People we need to start DIYing our buying.
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This feels fake and completely AI generated to get you to click on the link and see 50 ads as you scroll through the terribly written "article"
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I'm all about rentals. I started off being a property manager. I was writing other people checks for 10s of thousands a month.
Other people had just 1 rental.
I realized I NEED to get some rentals under my name. I started by buying a fixer and doing hard money to do it.
Ended up selling for a small profit. Did another, learning from my mistakes and making a lot more.
The next one I used my profit as a down payment for my first rental. A 4 Plex
Still own it today and pulls in 4k profit a month.
Find a fixer. Diy as much as you can. Then repeat.
You can definitely do it , anyone can
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Fake as it can be. But he did what he was paid to do. Millions saw this faked video and most believed it.
Mark made his millions and doesn't care.
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At this point that's not really true.
These days you can put the property yourself on Zillow and all of the places with fsbo. It's mixed in with all the other listings the exact same way. 97% of people found their home on Zillow and the like last year.
Realtors don't find properties anymore. They just use the lock box to open it and do some basic paperwork. Realtors are going the way of travel agents
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Another thing that happened to me.
I owned a PM company. I sold it to my employee who manages my properties now
We had a very loyal contractor.
I had a major remodel and gave him the biz. He basically put mine in the lowest priority because I was loyal. It took 2+ months to finish when it should have taken 3-4 weeks
I had multiple angry calls with him where he kept saying "next week".
By the end we told my PM I don't want to use him any longer and he abused our relationship.
Loyalty should be too priority, not bottom
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I created the actual process to buy diy. @TheOfferHaus
Theofferhaus.com
It's stupid easy. Takes 10 minutes to write your own offer. All negotiable items. Addendums, etc.
The only "hard" part is getting the listing agent to do their job and open the door.
Its free to use
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I saw this a ton when I owned my PM company (residential). I would take over properties from PMs that were just overcharging for everything.
I think the worst offender was $800 to paint a 8x5 hallway wall that was all scuffed up
The owner fired them for it, I got the home
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My bad, I agree.
What I meant was crossdressing used to be fun and wasnt something negative (in most circles) now it is a direct negative thing. It shouldn't be.
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