YFP Real Estate Investing 31: What Makes an Investor-Friendly Agent With HGTV’s Lauren Risley

HGTV’s Lauren Risley talks about what it means to be an investor-friendly agent, the role of your agent when investing in real estate, and the ideal investor client. 

Key Points From This Episode

Lauren shares how her love of real estate started at just 19 years old.  What makes an agent investor-friendly, and what makes a great investment client! Finding the ”why“, so that you can build a strategy together. Developing confidence as an investor, which only comes from experience and being coachable. The pressure of having to make fast decisions in this insane market right now.  Having a great team behind you. The slippery slope of advising someone versus telling them what to do.  Asking the right questions, and never skipping your due diligence on a property.  Talking SWAG: a sophisticated wild-ass guess. Lauren's complete rehab of each property: spending now to avoid spending more later. Why your ”why“ and your strategy will probably change over time, and that's okay! Lauren shares her Call the Closer experience, including all the nerves and excitement. How time-blocking is key to success! Reaching out to people who are successful in whatever you're trying to learn.  Some top-notch advice for pharmacists jumping into real estate!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode

YFP Real Estate Concierge Service HGTV: Call the Closer  St. Louis Realtors Missouri Realtors National Association of Realtors BiggerPockets YFP Real Estate Investing Join the YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures