But even then, seller financing is rarely substantially better than another investment they could make (including trust deed lending, which will often be at a higher rate than seller financing)In my experience, the owners who find owner financing advantageous are at the ends of their careers and are not interested in looking for another investment (other than the usual retirement funding sorts.)

I do engagement marketing in a trades focused field lending me to having very good relationships with tradespeople whom I consider friends- and I trust thoroughly.

Real estate is definitely a constant learning experience, and adaptability is key.Building connections with buyers in a new market can be a real challenge, especially when trying to understand their specific needs and earning their trust.

I would more trust a mentor who was part-time, spending maybe 10% of their time mentoring and the other 90% doing deals.

He’s over cautious, so I’d like to see what sort of language is there there regarding the deed of trust.

The main problem with AI, IMHO, is the implied trust people assign to its conclusions.

Go to a ton of properties with a contractor that you know and trust, have them bid properties knowing that you are not going to get the deal (they know they are not going to get the job) so you zero in on a rehab price for any property.

Thanks Lauren - no one close by except a lady I wouldn't trust......I think it may be a bad idea too, just wanted to explore the concept a bit.

Trust me, by starting off on the right foot, you'll save yourself a lot of headaches down the road!

The secret to dominating the world of off-market acquisitions isn’t about delivering a slick pitch or being pushy—it’s about becoming the trusted, go-to problem solver that sellers want to work with.