Wholesaler · Sudbury Ontario Canada · Member since 2026 · 8 posts · 3 votes
I'm pretty green in the Real estate world and I've been approached from a few acquisition company's and i would love to know the best ones as i build my Buyer list. any help would be appreciated.
I'm building my buyer list for Florida tax deed deals and found that sending generic "I have deals" emails gets ignored. What's working better is putting together actual deal packets with the property address, ARV, rehab costs, and title status - buyers can see exactly what they're getting instead of guessing. I'm only a few deals in but the ones who actually close are the ones who got specific numbers upfront.
Kerry’s route can work to start, but I wouldn’t assume a large wholesaler is an end buyer. Some buy regularly; others primarily assign contracts or redistribute deals from other wholesalers.
Start with recent sales records and identify the LLCs repeatedly purchasing the property type and neighborhoods you intend to target. Trace those entities to the actual decision-makers, then ask for a specific buy box: ZIP codes, price range, rehab tolerance, intended exit, minimum margin, occupied-property policy and closing timeline.
I’d also verify how they perform before treating them as a dependable buyer. Have they recently closed with the title company? Can they provide current proof of funds? Will they place meaningful earnest money? Do they inspect promptly? Do they retrade after committing?
Keep notes on every deal you send: whether they responded, inspected, offered, deposited earnest money and closed on the agreed terms. A buyer list becomes valuable when it records actual behavior. A spreadsheet containing hundreds of people who once said “send me deals” isn’t much of a buyer list.
I'm building my buyer list for Florida tax deed deals and found that sending generic "I have deals" emails gets ignored. What's working better is putting together actual deal packets with the property address, ARV, rehab costs, and title status - buyers can see exactly what they're getting instead of guessing. I'm only a few deals in but the ones who actually close are the ones who got specific numbers upfront.
I would start with five real conversations instead of a huge email list. Ask what each buyer actually bought recently, what they passed on and why. A specific buy box gives you something useful to work with when a deal shows up. The best acquisition company on paper may still be a poor fit for your market.
Thank you Mathew, i appreciate that i have 2 so far that i vetted. i like that I'm definitely prioritizing a genuine network over profits at this time so I'm ready when the flood gates open.
Smart to ask before you commit to anyone. Instead of giving you names, here's how I'd judge any acquisitions or wholesale company that reaches out, because the good ones pass these easily:
They have the property under contract. Ask for proof. A legit wholesaler will show you the contract or an assignment, and in Texas they're required to disclose that they're selling a contract interest, not the property itself.
Earnest money goes to a title company. Never wire EMD to the wholesaler directly, and walk away from any non-refundable "reservation fee."
Their numbers hold up. Run your own comps on every deal. If their ARV only works with a top-of-market comp, they're selling you a story, not a deal.
They let you see it. Even "sight unseen" deals should come with photos and a clear reason. You should get access before your money goes hard.
They tell you what's wrong. Foundation, roof, tenants, squatters. The good ones lead with the problems because they want you back for the next deal.
They've actually closed deals. Ask for a couple of recent closings or a buyer you can call.