BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Agents Won't Bring You Deals? Tell Them This

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Dec 17, 2025
Frustrated with their unresponsive agents, Dave and Henry reveal how to secure investor-friendly real estate agents who prioritize your needs. They spotlight Chicago as an underrated market rich with opportunities for savvy investors. Addressing financial challenges, they explore strategies for house-hackers facing high debt-to-income ratios and discuss the pros and cons of leveraging zero-down loans. Finally, listeners get crucial tips on controlling renovation costs amid rising material prices, ensuring smart investments remain profitable.
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ADVICE

How To Get Agents To Actually Talk To You

  • Find and pitch investor-friendly agents instead of generic buyer agents to get results faster.
  • Tell agents your deal volume and timeline so they know what's in it for them and will prioritize you.
INSIGHT

Set Expectations To Build Trust

  • Set expectations about where you are in the buying process to build trust with agents.
  • Showing a clear process signals seriousness and saves both your time and the agent's time.
INSIGHT

Chicago As A Sleeper Big-City Market

  • Chicago is a large, diversified, yet still affordable big-city market with varied neighborhood opportunities.
  • Its housing stock and zoning make multifamily investing attractive and limit sudden oversupply risk.
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