Working on a 1031 exchange (40 days left) and exploring options to find solid deals without going through a broker or agent. Looking in KS, MO, or Lake of the Ozarks area. $1M–$3M range. Interested in: • Industrial or flex properties with one tenant • Raw land or off-market opportunities • Motivated sellers or value-add potential For those who’ve done this before - what’s the best way to find deals without going through an agent? • Are there direct-to-seller marketplaces you trust? • Are loopnet/Crexi worth it for off-market leads, or just broker listings? Appreciate any insight or creative tips. I have a local agent keeping tabs on this but commercial investments are not their specialty.

Account Closed I have a str deal in Branson right now in that price range that is definitely worth the look. 1.5M with 100K NOI plus more upside. A skilled agent should outperform their fee in almost all cases, more especially on the buyers side. If you'd like to chat about a step up property here in Southern Missouri, please reach out! We even do a ton of LTR deals if you have interest there we can get pretty close to the 1% rule here

Hi Anna. I may have some brand new duplex's in KC Missouri. I actually have a family home in Lake of the Ozarks. I'll actually be there next weekend. Small world.

With that range it would be tough to find off market unless you do direct to seller outreach at a mass level. That means cold calls, SMS, letters, etc. It also takes time to get a yes. Most wholesalers aren't targeting those properties. I would find an agent, 40 days is not a lot of time to find something yourself unless you are already doing reach outs to owners. I know a solid agent in Branson area, not sure if he ventures into Lake Of The Ozarks

You don't pay the broker representing you as a Buyer, the Seller will, so why would you not want to work with a Broker who has off market deals and an office full of associates with off market deals? 40 days left to ID your properties - I strongly recommend connecting with a commercial agent.

Call owners directly. Otherwise, your always going to be paying someone for finding the deal. Sounds like you need a commercial wholesaler. https://legendaryapartmentbrokers.com/ https://cascadere.com/ If neither of those seem like a fit, shoot me a message. We can trade info and I may be able to share a couple other worthwhile intros.

Updated about 2 months ago on 07/07/2025. Most recent reply

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How to Source 1031 Properties Without an Agent?

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Posted July 06, 2025 10:33

Working on a 1031 exchange (40 days left) and exploring options to find solid deals without going through a broker or agent. Looking in KS, MO, or Lake of the Ozarks area. $1M–$3M range.

Interested in:

Industrial or flex properties with one tenant
Raw land or off-market opportunities
Motivated sellers or value-add potential

For those who’ve done this before - what’s the best way to find deals without going through an agent?

Are there direct-to-seller marketplaces you trust?
Are loopnet/Crexi worth it for off-market leads, or just broker listings?

Appreciate any insight or creative tips. I have a local agent keeping tabs on this but commercial investments are not their specialty.

Kansas City, Kansas

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