REI ETUTOR

Basics/Setting Up Shop

Basics

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Are you a:Part-time Investor

2nd Income Hobby

Full-time Investor Wholesaler Rehabber Landlord Short-term (Lease Option)

Basics

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How Much Money Do You Have to InvestAre you able to finance your own purchases?Are you able to finance a portion of your

purchases?Rehab money only?What about holding costs?No money down investing?

Setting Up Shop

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Establish a CompanyDecide upon a company name

John Buys Houses Your Town Homebuyers Your County Homebuyers Eclipse Homebuyers

Determine type of ownership Limited Liability Company (LLC) C Corporation S Corporation

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Establish a CompanyObtain an Employer Identification Number

(EIN)Get a physical mailing address – Not a P.O.

Box DO NOT use your home address.

Obtain a phone number Google Voice, Vumber, Etc.

Open a business checking accountBusiness cards

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WebsiteA website is a must!More graphics less text

Squeeze page for buyers Squeeze page for sellers Company information/About Us

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NetworkingJoin local REI Club and actually attend the

meetings.Reach out to local realtorsFrequent REI message boards and

participate in conversations.

Join LinkedIn and Facebook!!!

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Find a Title Company or LawyerDon’t wait until the last second or you could

lose a deal.Make sure they deal with investors.Find one that handles simultaneous closingsCompare prices and turn around timeAsk other investors who they use

Setting up Shop

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What is Your Marketing Strategy?Bandit SignsMagnetic SignsOnline Classifieds

Craigslist Backpage

Yellow Letters/Postcards Out of state owners Pre-foreclosures Expired listings Vacant homes Code Violations

Bird Dogs

Conclusion

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REMEMBEREvery Offer Does Not Result In A Deal But

Every Deal Is The Result Of An Offer