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Apr 26, 2021Mar 31, 2023 Chris Feltus

Driving for Dollars: 5 Tips to Easily Find Off-Market Distressed Properties

Getting in your car and driving is one of the quickest ways to identify lucrative real estate opportunities. Learn how to "drive for dollars" here.

All 4 min read

Mar 15, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

Case Study: Vacant Fixer-Upper Discovered by Driving for Dollars [With Picture!]

I just picked up another house here in the Dallas-Fort Worth market that I think would make for an interesting case study to share with all of you. Lead Acquisition…

Real Estate Deal Analysis 4 min read

Mar 07, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

Real Life Case Study: Dallas, TX Wholesale Flip With a Lack of Solid Comps [Numbers Included!]

Just wanted to share with you a quick wholesale flip case study from a couple months back. Living Room Generally, when I am walking a house, I bring a floor…

Real Estate Marketing 4 min read

Feb 29, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

Why Probates Continue to Be the Cornerstone of My Business — Despite Tough Competition

As many of you are undoubtedly aware, the Dallas Fort Worth market is one of the most desirable in the country when it comes to investing in real estate. Some…

Real Estate Marketing 3 min read

Feb 23, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

How to Use the Power of Testimonials to Land More Real Estate Deals

When it comes to landing more deals than my competition, one of the aces up my sleeve is effectively using testimonials to help earn the trust of my potential clients.…

Real Estate Deal Analysis 4 min read

Feb 16, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

How to Overcome Your Fear of Making Low (But Fair) Offers to Sellers

When it comes to negotiating with sellers, it can often feel pretty uncomfortable making offers, but I want to include some actionable tips here that will help you navigate the…

Personal Development 5 min read

Feb 09, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

Case Study: My Latest Deal Proves the 70% Rule Doesn’t Always Work

This is a case study from an area of Fort Worth known as Como. What makes this area incredibly unique is the parts of the city that are dilapidated and filled…

Real Estate Marketing 3 min read

Jan 19, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

Real Estate Marketing Not Pulling in Leads? Here’s the REAL Problem (& How to Fix it)

In real estate I often talk about how it’s a game of consistency in securing leads from your marketing efforts. But one aspect that I would like to expand on…

Real Estate Marketing 3 min read

Jan 12, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

How to Revamp Your Direct Mail Campaign (And Get Leads on Autopilot!)

We are now just past a week into the new year, and there is no better time than now to organize and evaluate the corner stone of your real estate…

Real Estate Deal Analysis 4 min read

Jan 05, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

I Missed a Single Phone Call & It Cost Me a Deal: Here’s What I Learned

In real estate the length of time it takes you to respond to leads can often determine the outcome. Whether it’s a positive or negative outcome is up to you. Unfortunately…

Real Estate Marketing 3 min read

Dec 15, 2015Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

Yellow Letters vs. Postcards: Which Produces More High Quality Real Estate Leads?

Oftentimes I am asked which marketing tool I prefer to generate leads: yellow letters or postcards. Before I break down both of these tools, I just wanted to clear the air:…

Real Estate Wholesaling 3 min read

Dec 08, 2015Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

3 Ways Wholesalers Can Protect Their Sellers (& Build Good Reputations!)

When I first started wholesaling, I remember how nerve wracking it was to get my first few contracts. I would have trouble sleeping at night, and I would worry about…

Personal Development 5 min read

Dec 01, 2015Mar 16, 2021 Chris Feltus

For Those Who Struggled This Year: Here’s How I Reached Real Estate Success Despite Setbacks

It’s getting close to that time of year again. The winter frost coats our windows, and we get together with friends and family to celebrate where we have been in…