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Mya Galindo
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How to find off market deals????

Mya Galindo
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  • Sunnyvale, CA
Posted Oct 23 2022, 20:42

Hello,

I am a California investor looking for my first rental property in Omaha, Nebraska. I hope to get some advice on finding off-market deals in the area. I would love to do a seller-finance deal, but I am open to other opportunities.

Thank you!

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Nate Sanow
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Nate Sanow
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Replied Oct 23 2022, 20:53

There are a handful of ways to source them. 
1. propstream 

2. Batch leads 

Other similar software too… deal machine… etc… they all work if you do. 

Also every once in a blue moon Craigslist, marketplace, or even dare say expired mls listings are a decent source. Takes lots of attention and initiative. 

Best wishes 

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Solomon Floyd
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Replied Oct 23 2022, 23:31

Nothing beats a weekend trip to a possible investment location. This will give you a much deeper insight into the market. I'd plan meeting with Realtors, wholesalers, and maybe even some property management companies. It may cost more, but you would have done it the right way. 

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Sebastian Hernandez
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Sebastian Hernandez
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Replied Oct 24 2022, 04:21

door-knocking, sending letters, cold calling, talking to wholesalers, realtor pocket listings

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Eliott Elias#3 BRRRR - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat Contributor
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Eliott Elias#3 BRRRR - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat Contributor
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Replied Oct 24 2022, 07:39

1. Get with some wholesalers in the area and get on the list

2. Go on facebook and network with investors on investor pages

3. Go door knocking and find motivation 

4. Cold call

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Drew Sygit#2 Managing Your Property Contributor
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Drew Sygit#2 Managing Your Property Contributor
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Replied Oct 25 2022, 04:00

Many wholesalers can be found via Google

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Account Closed
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Replied Oct 25 2022, 08:51

I'd just take a local realtor to lunch and maintain a relationship with them. Same thing with contractors. They are both inclined to share their database of off-market deals with you since it could potentially provide them with a sale.