Alexis Cowin

Shop for lenders! If you are in need of financing for your home, begin shopping for lenders. I advise clients to speak with at least 3 lenders. Speaking with a lender can help you figure out an ideal budget for your home and will ultimately help you begin your search. Secondly, research the area you are looking to move to. Real Estate Agents are a great resource for learning about the area, but if you have time to research a particular area yourself you will be able to ask your agent better questions! Lastly, interview agents! Agents are not always "one-size fits all." Most agents specialize in certain areas of real estate. Ask them if they are knowledgeable about the area of real estate you are looking to invest in. Do they specialize in commercial real estate or primarily work with first time homebuyers? For myself, I work primarily with first time home buyers, investors, and individuals looking for a vacation residence in addition to their primary residence.

Before earning my real estate licensure my husband and I were real estate investors in the RDU area. This means I have seen inside the walls of many homes! I, also, ran the budget and design of our remodels.

I would advise a seller to reach out to me so that I can connect them with an exclusive sellers agent on our team!

My husband and I purchased our first investment property in 2021. Over the course of 5 months we ripped out the entirety of all the bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. We completed all the work ourselves and eventually sold the home for a profit. That was just the beginning! Investing in disrepair homes is such an exciting and rewarding experience. We have taken a break from our investments which allowed me the time to gain my licensure and begin working with buyer clients.