Have opportunities with 12 owners

[Brendon DeSimone]

I sent 200 letters to owners in one part of a town that I think is on the up. Did two successful flips there recently. I got 20 calls back. I was surprised. All of these sellers want to sell and we had good conversations but only a couple have flip opportunities...just not enough meat on the bones. But all the others I think I could get a good 10%-20% below market value. They don't want to deal with cleaning, prepping or dealing with agents. They also like having time and security of knowing they have a buyer. Feel like I should take advantage of these direct connections and owners who want to sell to me in some way. Buy and hold? Taxes are very very high so cash flow not the best. I can't finance all of these solo. Thoughts on finding an investor or two to pick up ten properties or so in the next year?