Succeeding in Real Estate in a Historic Way
Be Agile with Your Dreams and Business
Amir Alexander is an independent business owner with HomeVestors® of America, Inc. in Virginia, where he buys, rehabs, and sells residential properties in the Norfolk market which is comprised of seven cities which make up the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
Life Before HomeVestors
Upon graduating college, Amir had dreams of going to law school and becoming a lawyer, until “One day, I researched a list of the richest people in the country and discovered they all amassed their wealth through real estate,” he said. That revelation was an eye opener, and he quickly shifted his dreams and energies to the real estate industry… in a historic way.
Amir got in the industry in 2004 when he became the youngest licensed mortgage broker in the history of Virginia. In 2008, primarily due to the recession, he used his savings to begin investing in the Norfolk real estate market in partnership with a CPA firm. At that time, his focus was strictly on residential property buy-and-holds.
Amir was introduced to HomeVestors through a friend who owned a local franchise. He then bought his own franchise in 2015 at the age of 32. “I was enthused with the prospect of having an independent business that already had proven and reliable systems in place,” he said.
The Beginning of Rock Solid Real Estate LLC
The Norfolk, Virginia, real estate market is a very stable market. Hampton Roads, specifically, is known for its large military presence and miles of waterfront property and beaches, all of which contribute to the diversity and stability of the region’s economy. Almost 80% of the region’s economy is derived from federal sources with the Hampton Roads area having the largest concentration of military bases and facilities of any metropolitan area in the world.
When Amir bought his franchise, he relied heavily on the mentorship of Patti Robertson, who was his Development Agent (DA). “Right out of the gate, I relied on her wisdom, years of experience as a HomeVestors independent business owner, and on the HomeVestors systems and financing programs,” he explained. Consequently, Rock Solid Real Estate LLC has grown exponentially year-over-year since its inception in 2015.
Present Day
Today, Amir focuses on both buy-and-holds and fix-and-flips. He is also agile enough to shift his focus based on trending economic conditions. While currently not investing in short-term rentals, that is one niche he is watching closely. The Coastal Virginia – Hampton Roads region continues to draw visitors and tourists year after year.
He is also a Development Agent supporting new franchisees nationwide with the assistance of his wife, Kristel, who is a full-time nurse practitioner and REALTOR®. Kristel also serves as the listing agent for the business.
Advice from an Expert
Amir Alexander is a firm believer in building generational wealth through real estate investing and has expert advice for investors just getting started.
• Get in early
• Stick with it
• Do it the HomeVestors way
• Advertise
Homevestors
What exactly does it mean to be a HomeVestors® business owner? Owning a real estate business is life changing and naturally comes with risks! When you become a HomeVestors business owner, you get immediate access to motivated seller leads, financing resources for qualifying purchases and repairs, one-on-one coaching with your local Development Agent, proprietary software for analyzing properties and deals, and access to a nationwide network of coaches and peers. Your house-buying business is yours and you run it as your own venture with a focus toward your individual business goals.
If you are interested in a franchise, call 866-249-6932, email Sales@homevestorsfranchise.com or visit www.homevestorsfranchise.com. Each franchise office is independently owned and operated.
