New wholesaler to the game, looking for tips, knowledge, advice.

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New wholesaler to the game, looking for tips, knowledge, advice.

Joshua Bonhage
New to Real Estate · DFW, TX · Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 0 votes

Hey everyone, I'm Josh. 

I come from a go to market (sales) and ecommerce marketing background. 

I've been following the real-estate and wholesale scene for a bit, and think I finally want to put my go to market knowledge to use. 

I know how to dial, find data, I'm hungry, and feel the background blends well. 

Would love new connections in the space or just any tips for a new guy breaking in. 

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Stevan Stojakovic
Financial Advisor · FL · Member since 2024 · 455 posts · 104 votes
8mo

Joshua, welcome to BiggerPockets, glad you’re jumping in.

Your background is actually a strong fit for wholesaling.
At its core, this business is marketing, lead flow, and conversations.

You’re already ahead if you understand data, outreach, and conversion.

One simple tip that saves many beginners:

Focus on deal quality early, not just lead volume.

Plenty of leads won’t help if the deals aren’t truly assignable or attractive to buyers.

Stay consistent, stay visible here, and keep engaging - the learning curve shortens fast when you’re active in the community.

Feel free to reach out if you need any help. Happy to connect and support you on your REI journey.

All the best, 

Stevan

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  • Dylan R.
    Investor · Miami · Member since 2026 · 6 posts · 4 votes
    8mo

    have you used deal machine or propstream?

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    • Joshua Bonhage
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      New to Real Estate · DFW, TX · Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 0 votes
      8mo
      Quote from @Dylan R.:

      have you used deal machine or propstream?


       I haven't but have done my research and propstream, propwire, privy, etc. 

      I'm pretty familiar with lead list builders such as Apollo, Clay, etc for enrichment, and pretty familiar with CRMs in general, so I think it should be an easy(ish) time getting a hang of the softwares!

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  • Stevan Stojakovic
    Financial Advisor · FL · Member since 2024 · 455 posts · 104 votes
    8mo

    Joshua, welcome to BiggerPockets, glad you’re jumping in.

    Your background is actually a strong fit for wholesaling.
    At its core, this business is marketing, lead flow, and conversations.

    You’re already ahead if you understand data, outreach, and conversion.

    One simple tip that saves many beginners:

    Focus on deal quality early, not just lead volume.

    Plenty of leads won’t help if the deals aren’t truly assignable or attractive to buyers.

    Stay consistent, stay visible here, and keep engaging - the learning curve shortens fast when you’re active in the community.

    Feel free to reach out if you need any help. Happy to connect and support you on your REI journey.

    All the best, 

    Stevan

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  • Bo SmithPro Member
    Hinton, WV · Member since 2026 · 1k+ posts · 373 votes
    8mo

    Your sales background is honestly a huge advantage - most new wholesalers struggle with the phone but you've already got that dialed in. One thing I'd add: track your activity religiously, not just outcomes. Calls made, follow-ups sent, offers submitted per week. When those numbers trend up consistently, deals follow. What's your plan for staying consistent with follow-up after that first conversation?

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