The 11 People You Should Have on Your Real Estate Dream Team

There are a lot of people you will meet, connect with, and learn from on your investing journey. But, some are more imperative than others. Here are the 11 members of your real estate and investing team to maximize returns:

1.  Spouse or significant other– If you are married or have a significant other, their support is key in your success. Share your wins and losses with them. They are your biggest support system.
2.  An Accountability Partner– This can also be a mentor. Having someone to push you and show you how to reach your goals is a game changer. They should be someone who pushes you to be better and wants to see you succeed. 
3. Realtor– You want a realtor who is both active(not passive) and also can work within your schedule. Your realtor should work with you to send you properties they see as having a place in your portfolio. This should be a very active and communication-heavy relationship.
4. Lender– You want someone who is going to work with you to shorten that process and make things go smoothly ever single time. Word of Advice: Don’t shop around for interest rates. If you have a good lender- keep them and nurture that relationship. 
5. Contractors- You will need to work to find contractors that are right for you. If you find a good contractor who is timely and does good work- do not low ball them. Pay a good contractor the estimated price and really grow those good working relationships- they are hard to come by.
6. Bookkeeper– When tax season hits- you will thanks us. Even if it just you organizing your expenses and income through a software- it needs to be done. It alleviates a plethora of issues that could arise in the future.
7. CPA– They pay for themselves- literally. They can get you bigger tax breaks, know more ways to maximize your money, etc. You may think you can do your own taxes- but we highly recommend using a CPA to maximize your investment.
8. Attorney– Choose a local attorney. They will know the details of what courts to use, what lease language to write, and more. They are your ultimate knowledge base for all things legal. And legal things WILL arise. If you are a landlord long enough you will have to deal with an eviction at some point. Do it right. Get a lawyer.
9. Insurance Broker– They do the shopping for you- so you know you are likely to get a better rate. AND you know you and your investments are absolutely covered and protected.
10. Property Manager– We can help you consolidate a lot of these team members. If you pick a PM like T&H, they can help you buy and sell through the brokerage aspect. And then the PM aspect takes care of everything like bookkeeping, contractors and repairs, legal work, etc. We can be your one-stop-shop for investing in Indianapolis!
11. Financial Advisor-You want to hit your financial goals- this person helps get you there. They should be that accountability partner that is also proactive in what is best for your future. You want them to reach out to you, present opportunities, and help you get back on track when you’re off.