All Forum Posts by: David Martoyan

Congrats on getting it to the finish line, sounds like a major transformation and a solid first win!

Quick question: in your case, did you need to bring a large chunk of capital upfront, or were there any creative structures you considered (like seller financing, gap funding, etc.) to reduce your initial out-of-pocket?

I am relatively new to the LA market and currently working on getting my real estate license and  exploring ways to structure deals with little or no money down and trying to see what’s actually working on the ground.

Would love to stay in touch and share ideas,  might be able to bring value on a future project depending on what you're working on.

Hey BP community,

I’m currently based in Los Angeles, working toward my real estate license, and focused on learning and executing creative deal structures particularly seller financing, and subject-to strategies.

I know the LA market is competitive, expensive, and constantly evolving, which makes me curious:

What is actually working for you in this environment when it comes to getting deals done creatively with little or no upfront capital? especially when it comes to the nitty gritty stuff of structuring those deals

Are seller conversations becoming easier with higher rates?

Are subject-to deals gaining traction with distressed owners?

Are you seeing certain property types respond better to creative pitches? and in what areas?

looking forward to learning from those ahead of me and offer value where I can (boots-on-the-ground help, research, etc.).

Let’s connect, I’d love to hear your thoughts or experience.

Open to collaborations, conversations, and creative thinking.

— David

Hey BP community,

I’m currently based in Los Angeles, working toward my real estate license, and focused on learning and executing creative deal structures particularly seller financing, and subject-to strategies.

I know the LA market is competitive, expensive, and constantly evolving, which makes me curious:

What is actually working for you in this environment when it comes to getting deals done creatively with little or no upfront capital? especially when it comes to the nitty gritty stuff of structuring those deals

Are seller conversations becoming easier with higher rates?
Are subject-to deals gaining traction with distressed owners?
Are you seeing certain property types respond better to creative pitches? and in what areas?

looking forward to learning from those ahead of me and offer value where I can (boots-on-the-ground help, research, etc.).

Let’s connect, I’d love to hear your thoughts or experience.
Open to collaborations, conversations, and creative thinking.

— David

@Jake Baker Love the approach of measuring the total offers that you send, if you know your strategy most of the time it is a numbers game no matter the condition of the market. 

Hey @Josh Bowser thanks for sharing your thoughts! the trend that you are seeing in your market I think is more nationwide and you are absolutely right about building relationships with agents and wholesalers to have a good dealflow. 

Hey @Guillermo Perez A great deal! Love the way you did it, Houston is a great market with a lot of opportunities and it is great to hear that you were able to do good. 

The real estate market has shifted dramatically in recent years rising interest rates, evolving buyer and seller expectations, and fluctuating property values are keeping all of us on our toes. For fix-and-flip pros, BRRRR enthusiasts, and wholesalers alike, the landscape looks different than it did just a couple of years ago.

For flippers: What’s your approach to finding end buyers in this market?

For BRRRR investors: Are you rethinking cash-out refi strategies or exploring alternative rent models to make deals work?

For wholesalers: How are you adapting to buyer preferences or creating irresistible deals despite tighter margins?

Personally, I’ve been looking for ways to align creativity with the numbers, whether that’s finding undervalued properties, building relationships with local agents, or pivoting to new strategies. But I know there’s so much to learn from the collective wisdom of this community.

Let’s share some insights:

What’s been your most successful recent deal, and why?

What’s a key mistake you’ve learned from that could help others?

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts Let’s make 2025 the year we all adapt and thrive in this ever changing market!

The real estate market has shifted dramatically in recent years rising interest rates, evolving buyer and seller expectations, and fluctuating property values are keeping all of us on our toes. For fix-and-flip pros, BRRRR enthusiasts, and wholesalers alike, the landscape looks different than it did just a couple of years ago.

For flippers: What’s your approach to finding end buyers in this market?

For BRRRR investors: Are you rethinking cash-out refi strategies or exploring alternative rent models to make deals work?

For wholesalers: How are you adapting to buyer preferences or creating irresistible deals despite tighter margins?

Personally, I’ve been looking for ways to align creativity with the numbers, whether that’s finding undervalued properties, building relationships with local agents, or pivoting to new strategies. But I know there’s so much to learn from the collective wisdom of this community.

Let’s share some insights:

What’s been your most successful recent deal, and why?

What’s a key mistake you’ve learned from that could help others?

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts Let’s make 2025 the year we all adapt and thrive in this ever changing market!

@Peter Mckernan Love the way you did that deal and agree that those deals exist both on market and off market you just have to be able to look for them in an effective way and add creativity. 

Hey @Kerry Noble Jr Couldn't agree more with that point! if you know your stuff and know how to deliver a message and network by being consistent enough you will always close deals!