Wholesalers: Stop Using the Same Script on Investors
September 1, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Every single week, without fail, I get emails, texts, and calls from wholesalers across the country wanting to buy my properties. I respect the hustle—leveraging technology to reach homeowners is smart. But here’s the problem: I’m not your typical “homeowner.” I’m an investor. And that distinction matters. Why? […]
Comp a Property When Comps Don’t Exist
August 4, 2025 | 3 Minute Read What do you do when you find a great potential rental, but the comparable sales (“comps”) are unclear, underwhelming, or nonexistent? It’s a common challenge. Sometimes we’re tempted to force a square peg into a round hole just because we like the property. But to make sound investment […]
A Subject To Deal with a Potential $250,000 Profit
July 21, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Last week, my colleague received a call from a church member. A woman in the congregation was going through a very difficult time and needed to sell her home. We contacted the homeowner, Anita, and arranged to meet her at her property. Anita is 80 years old and […]
The One Trick to Finding Tired Landlords
July 7, 2025 | 3 Minute Read A tired landlord is someone worn down by the constant grind of managing rental properties. What began as a promising path to passive income often turns into a full-time job filled with tenant issues, maintenance headaches, and financial surprises. From chasing late rent payments to paying for unexpected […]
The Deceitful Trick Wholesalers Use to Increase Profits
June 30, 2025 | 2 Minute Read While browsing the MLS, I found a property listed for $57,500. I contacted the agent—only to learn it was actually a wholesaler, who failed to disclose “seller holds equitable interest.” That’s a required disclosure when marketing a contract on the MLS. Still, I scheduled a showing. The home […]
How I Saved $11,000 on a Wholesale Deal
June 30, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read While we actively market to find our own off-market deals, we still buy properties from wholesalers and subscribe to all their email blasts. In early May, one wholesaler sent us a 3 bed / 2 bath property. His asking price was $70,000. After reviewing comps, inspecting the property, […]
Should You Assign the Contract or Double Close?
April 21, 2025 | 4 Minute Read When I get a property under contract and my exit strategy is to wholesale it, I need to determine if I am going to assign the contract or double close it. Both approaches allow me to flip properties without holding them long-term, but they come with distinct advantages, […]
The Sneaky Wholesaler
March 31, 2025 | 2 Minute Read A few weeks ago, an agent submitted an offer on one of my listings. The contract seemed straightforward—no unexpected terms or conditions. It included a 10-day inspection period and close of escrow contingent on inspection approval, which was reasonable. After some negotiation, we agreed on the final price. […]
Finding Properties Without Spending Money
March 31, 2025 | 3 Minute Read When I started investing in real estate back in 2002, my focus was entirely on wholesaling properties. At the time, I had no marketing budget—actually, I had no money to spend at all. So, I had to get creative. As I gained experience and started closing more deals, […]
The Truth About Selling a Real Estate Portfolio
February 24, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Selling a rental portfolio is a major financial decision that requires careful analysis. Whether an investor is looking to cash out, diversify assets, or simplify management, understanding the numbers and potential pitfalls for a buyer is essential. Recently, I reviewed an off-market portfolio of 10 rental properties in […]