Circumventing Wholesaler

[John Barnes]

Hi everyone, general question here.

Interested in a property that came through in an email from a wholesaler. Cannot reach them by any method for a week. I saw through tax records who owns the property. Would it be wise to skip the wholesaler at this point and go to the sellers directly to buy the property? Or can they not sell it now because the wholesaler technically owns it at this point? Unsure about that. I'm happy to give the wholesaler my business but if I can't get in touch with them (multiple emails and voicemails), I feel like I need to do something to get this property.

If anyone knows, let me know.

thahnks,
John

[Ryan Dossey]

I disagree with the people saying to circumvent the wholesaler. I try to run my business with integrity. You never know why the guy may not be returning calls. Family emergency? I am for the approach of contacting the home owner and asking them to have the wholesaler return your call. If you go with the approach of "waiting for the contract to expire and snatching it up" that paints you in a highly unfavorable light. Not to mention this wholesaler may be active in other clubs/circles. He may end up with a steal down the road and will remember the guy who worked him over when you submit your offer. In real estate your biggest asset if your name. Don't muddy your reputation.