I'm looking to connect with wholesalers and agents who are active in the greater Scranton PA market and deal with off market properties. I own a rental in the area and I'm looking to flip houses now to continue building up capital for my next buy and hold. Optimally looking for properties with ARV between $200k-400k, where the spread on a full rehab (after projected closing costs and fees for hard/private money loans) is $50k or more. If the rehab is smaller/easier/quicker then a smaller spread is also good. Obviously, these are general numbers and each deal will be looked at on its own. Thanks so much for everything you all do and for always being there to help each other.
Hey Jonathan, great criteria — Scranton is a solid market for flips and rentals.
If you’re focusing on ARV $200k–$400k with good rehab spreads, I’d suggest narrowing to a few target neighborhoods/zip codes and building consistent relationships with: investor-friendly agents (pocket/pre-MLS opportunities) active wholesalers local contractors for quick rehab estimates
Also, off-market lead sources that tend to work well are absentee owners, vacant properties, and code-violation/distressed homes in the Scranton area.
Wishing you success — hope you lock up some good deals soon!