YFP Real Estate Investing 47: 5 Things to Know Before Walking a House with Your Realtor

Introducing Carly Swihart and how she accidentally found her love of real estate.

Diving into the five things investors need to know before walking a house.

Having a good relationship with a lender and knowing what your options are.

The difference between pre-approval and pre-qualified.

Carly's top advice to first-time local investors on how to get specific with what you want.

Property condition, timelines, identifying your risk appetite, and more.

How she coaches a client who's feeling a little overwhelmed.

Unpacking the importance of order and timing when it comes to repairs.

How she walks the line of price points and ballpark figures when it comes to repairs.

The importance of knowing your numbers before setting foot on the property.

Getting an agent who is honest and also knows all the factors to get creative with.

Looking at your property as a bank and working backward from there.

How Carly makes sure she's working on the business and not in the business.

Her top two resources in this journey: BiggerPockets and great mentorship.

Closing advice around using your imagination to role play a deal and see how you feel.