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What should I focus on first?
I'm trying to figure out what steps I should take first so I can start wholesaling successfully. Should I build a buyers list before I seek out deals or should I get a deal under contract before I build my buyers list? Also, what are some of your favorite ways to build a strong buyers list?
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Why not both? Get your marketing pieces out, make friends with an agent and ask for a closed cash transaction list. Boom buyers list. I'm not a big fan of the "come join my buyers list" craigslists ads, but you could do that. Network, network and network a little more.