Competing Before the Listing Goes Live: What’s Your Strategy?

[Frank Lovaas]

In competitive markets, some investors position themselves financially before a property even hits the MLS.

Strategies experienced flippers use to stay ready include:

• Establishing lending relationships in advance

• Getting pre-qualified or pre-underwritten

• Preparing documentation before making offers

• Mapping out clear exit strategies

• Aligning capital timelines with acquisition goals

Being prepared on the front end can help reduce stress and increase confidence when opportunities appear.

For those actively flipping, how do you prepare your financing before a deal goes live? Do you secure approvals ahead of time, or line things up once you’re under contract?