All Forum Posts by: Ignatius Okeke

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Learning to do things the wrong way is still learning to do things, I guess.

Here is someone doing the things Morby teaches, the way Morby teaches

https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/CV2025-008402%20State%20of%20Arizona%20v.%20Cameron%20Jones%20et%20al%20FILED%20%281%29.pdf

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Learning to do things the wrong way is still learning to do things, I guess.

Here is someone doing the things Morby teaches, the way Morby teaches

https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/CV2025-008402%20State%20of%20Arizona%20v.%20Cameron%20Jones%20et%20al%20FILED%20%281%29.pdf

Hi @Jennifer Stammberger this is Ricardo from yourserviceva, we are a real estate agency with non accent cold callers ready to start whenever you want, I'll text you our info on private also

-Ricardo Marquez 

 Hello Ignatius,

The platforms you mentioned work great but would likely require you to build out systems and processes for a sales and/or marketing business. 

I use Attomdata (formerly geodata) which tells you if the property is owner occupied or has an absentee owner. It includes phone #s for property owners as well. It doesnt have info on tenant status but if that is offered on other platforms it seems like a great option to have.

You'll need to cold call and follow up (mailers, calls, visits) with 1,000s of leads for the next year or so before getting a significant # of chances/appointments to convert the leads. Totally doable if that sounds like something you're willing to do.

If you were looking to go that route, I'd recommend getting a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to keep track of leads and follow-ups. This probably sounds a little like wholesaling or being a Realtor, and it is.

If you don't want to spend $1,000's to build this out and take on the associated tasks, there are other, more cost effective, options.

I'd recommend looking for potential deals via free (or low-cost sources) i.e. local meetups/networking, Courts (probate & lis pendens lists), Realtors, Wholesalers, properties for sale online (especially those with 90+ days on market), etc.

All the best!

Abel

Hey @Ignatius Okeke - you're facing the same wall that most newbies face when they enter: everything works to a certain degree. 

When it comes to finding off-market deals, I’ve seen investors have success with a mix of these platforms, but each has its strengths depending on what criteria you’re focusing on:

• PropStream is a solid choice for in-depth data, including absentee owners, tax liens, code violations, and vacancies. It also pulls data on pre-foreclosures and auctions, which can be useful for off-market deals.
• Deal Machine shines if you’re focusing on driving for dollars and building your own leads. It doesn’t have as many pre-built search filters as PropStream, but it’s excellent for quickly adding and managing leads on the go.
• Invelo and Property Radar are good for more niche searches like probate, inheritance, and deceased properties, especially if you’re trying to dive deep into public records.

I’d suggest trying out a couple of free trials to see which interface and data best fits your specific strategy.