Trinity also stopped operating in Texas after being named in a lawsuit there.Despite opposition, these companies are still growing, thanks in part to aggressive marketing techniques.

I've flipped two houses before and I use the technique ARV*70% - repairs and my realtor is admit that this technique will NOT work here...

There are creative techniques, like buying with owner financing (how I bought my very first house long ago), lease/options, subject to (buying a property and leaving and existing loan in place), or land contracts.

@Sharad M (How can have this "@Sharad M" highlighted so the person will get a notification for the mention) As far as techniques, I'm thinking wholesaling then rental when I'm in a better shape financially.

The objective that you refer to (improving your conversion ratio from 30-1 to 15-1) may be achievable by augmenting with a dual-strategy that employs more "proof" in the form of testimonials or other techniques to install trust and comfort with the prospect.

For what it's worth, I used a similar technique with a sell who was trying to close asap since she was moving out of state.

Do you blanket assign a percentage of UPB for each note, or do a more tailored discount model?

It's a very good conversation to have with your agent early on, so s/he can start to tailor any searches they're doing, to your specific wants & needs.

According to the show, he does the rehabs very quickly using these techniques.

But, only if you have a list tailored to your specific game plan backed up with accurate and very fresh data.