Just got accepted into the community and excited to be here I’ve been spending some time learning about real estate, and one thing I’ve realized is, there’s a lot of information out there, but not always clarity on what actually works in real life Right now, I’m focused on 👉 Understanding the fundamentals 👉 Taking action, not just learning 👉 And figuring out what strategies are actually producing results for people I’m here to learn and actually apply what I learn For those already doing deals 👇What’s one thing you wish you knew when you were just starting out? Looking forward to connecting with you all, it's really nice to meet you all.

Hey Real Estate Academy! I am Julie, and I am excited to be joining as an admin alongside April! My job is simple. Help keep this space active, valuable, and laser focused on what matters most for YOUR business. A little about me: 🏠 Private money lender and real estate investor 📍 Originally from Sarasota, FL but currently living and working out of my van traveling the country! Real estate and private lending have given me the freedom to work from anywhere. To build a life completely on my own terms. And that freedom started with one thing: Consistent lead generation. Without leads nothing else matters. No deals. No capital. No freedom. April built this community around solving exactly that and that is exactly why I am here. Before I do anything else I want to hear from YOU. Drop your answer in the comments in one line: Where are you RIGHT NOW in your real estate journey and what is the ONE thing standing between you and your next level? I personally read and respond to every comment. Let's go! 🔥 Do not miss this Wednesday at 3:30pm EST. April has a guest joining us who is going to share exactly how he generates real estate leads through social media. Details dropping soon. 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87105007205?pwd=966xaopMI5fyecfqRz6JAJIc2aZGv3.1 PS: That is me somewhere in Colorado on a recent hike. Zoom in and spot the mountain goat photobombing me! 🐐 This is the life real estate has given me. We got this!! Julie

Hi, I'm new to this platform and interested in connecting with people involved in real estate deals. I'm looking to learn, network, and explore opportunities in buying, selling, investing, or property development. I look forward to meeting experienced professionals and building valuable connections. Thank you

For most lenders, the answer is no. ​ A borrower reached out this morning needing a refinance to cover an upcoming balloon. ​ This was the first investment property they’d bought in 5+ years. ​ They bought it with a hard money loan, rehabbed it, intended to flip it… and then it sat. ​ Now it’s time to pivot, hence the refinance. ​ Here’s the problem. ​ Most lenders want to see recent investing experience within the last ⚠️36 months⚠️. ​ So even though this borrower owns rentals, their older experience doesn’t “count” for a lot of lenders. Some would disqualify them without even looking at the property’s numbers. ​ Thankfully, we’ve run into this before. ​ We’re taking them to a lender that will: 👉 Qualify a borrower based on rentals they currently own 👉 Qualify a borrower if they own their primary residence ​ In other words, they look at the full picture, not just a 36‑month window. ​ If you’re coming back to investing after a long hiatus, keep this in mind when you’re shopping lenders. ​ Old experience doesn’t always show up as “experience” on a lender’s matrix. A lot of this game is about who you know and which guidelines they actually use. ​ For those of you who’ve taken a hiatus: ❓How long has it been since your last deal? ❓Have you ever been told you were “inexperienced” even though you own rentals? 👇Share your experience in the comments so others can learn from it ​ P.S. If you’re worried this might be you soon, comment “INVESTOR” with how long it’s been since your last purchase, and I’ll reply with a few things to prep before you talk to lenders so you don’t get surprised at refi time.

Now I own a top independent brokerage and have consulted with most of the industry. Here’s exactly what my schedule looked like my first year: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cold calling. Every day. No excuses. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch and prep for door knocking. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Door knocking. Face to face conversations. Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Open houses. Every weekend. No magic. No hacks. No shortcuts. Just consistency, volume, and putting myself in front of people daily. If you’re not where you want to be in this business, don’t change your script first. Change your schedule. Winning in real estate is boring. But boring works then becomes exciting.