All Forum Posts by: Chris Eastvedt

Thanks, Jo Ann. Am currently taking courses from J. Massey, but have received many recommendations for classes/seminars/retreats already. So much info out there!

Thanks, Andrew! Appreciate the good vibes.

That seems to be that expected method, I know, but I'm hoping there's a better way! Until then, I'm just going to keep talking to people and updating here with any potential nuggets of wisdom.

Hi, I'm new to RE investing. I'm leaning towards starting as a wholesaler (an ethical wholesaler!), but I eventually want to end up with buy & hold properties because I do love cash flow.

I'm currently taking courses from J. Massey, and I'm also working with a seasoned investor to get some much needed real world experience in my local area. Right now I'm all about the learning, and hopefully making a little extra coin in the process.

Hi Sawyer:

I've heard that it's also off-putting to say you're an investor- maybe they think you'll try to cheat them in some way, or offer a price that's way lower than what they think the house is worth (everyone owns million dollar houses apparently). 

Someone recommended the following phrase as a means of introducing who you are, that I kind of like: "My partners and I work with homeowners to create custom solutions that may allow them to keep their homes."

I still have to figure out non-scary/threatening terms that will lead to a conversation about their foreclosure, without actually mentioning the word foreclosure..., but nobody said this would be easy, right?

Can someone help me with my script for approaching pre-forclosures/forclosures?

I start off simple- Hi, I'm Chris. I'm doing field studies on foreclosures and heard that your bank might be trying to take your house...

I quickly follow with- I'm not here to bother anyone or make trouble, but I was wondering if you would be interested in discussing your situation to see if there might be a better solution for you...

The problem is that as soon as I mention the word "foreclosure", the person immediately shuts down and tries to end the conversation as quickly as possible.

Does anyone have suggestions for a better word for foreclosure, or a better way of saying it? Or a more successful script when approaching a cold calling situation? My goal is just to book an appointment to have an actual conversation. TIA!