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How creative thinking turned an “unsellable” property into a check
A seller reached out because no one could sell her property. It belonged to her late husband. She had no use for it. She had already contacted agents, wholesalers, and investors. Most wouldn’t touch it. The few who tried couldn’t move it. For good reason. The structure was ugly. Functionally obsolete. A teardown. But real estate isn’t always about what’s built. It’s about what’s underneath. After walking her through the situation, we agreed the structure likely had little to no value.
“Confidence booster” an understatement
The seller overpaid a few years ago and had to relocate for work. Not my market, but he reached out, and he was a real seller. So I took the swing. Here’s the lesson: I got sold. He responded to a text campaign, chatted with my AI, and we never spoke on the phone—not once. He said he’d done structural and leveling work. What he didn’t say? A literal hole in the laundry room roof where you can see outside. Storm damage. Squatter-level condition. And the photos he sent?
Novation Using Flat-Fee Brokers?
Yesterday I heard a guy mention using a flat-fee broker site as one of his 4 dispo strategies. It got me thinking, is it possible to do Novation deals without having to outsource a local realtor? It seems it would be a lot more simple, save on fees, and allow you more options for sellers who want closer to retail. I have about 75+ in my pipeline as well speak who are eager to sell, yet the traditional wholesale method will not work because their asking price is outside my MAO. Thoughts?
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Networking in DFW and abroad...
I was having a conversation with someone about the different FB/Skool/REIA groups I network in, and they recommended BiggerPockets and added, "especially for connecting in DFW." So that's what I'm here to do. Who's doing what out here?
Dispo Strategies: Finding Investors and Cash Buyers
Maybe it's the holidays—not sure. But I want second opinions: What dispo strategies do you know to be most effective in 2025? I've JV'd with people who have Investorlift (Cartel Mode), I've posted to Facebook groups, boosted ads on Marketplace, created listings on Craigslist, sent out SMS blasts to cash buyers and landlords in the same city, zip or surrounding area as the property, etc.
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