Unique Strategies For Buying Real Estate

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we want to dive into some really great buying strategies for picking up properties for the best deals. Our guest today, Travis Daggett, leads us into some really interesting and high level techniques that any investor, new or seasoned, can immediately apply to their own business. From buying HUD properties to bidding at the Courthouse steps – this show is chalked full of actionable advice. Although Travis is primarily a wholesaler, his story and knowledge on buying great deals can help any house flipper, buy and hold investor, wholesaler, or any other real estate investor. Definitely don’t miss this show.

Read the transcript for episode 38 with Travis Daggett here.

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In This Show, We Cover

The “failed” early experiences that helped define Travis’ future investing
How Travis made 5 figures on his first wholesale deal
The benefits (and downsides) of buying a HUD house
How to “shotgun” offers on real estate deals
Strategies for bidding on the “courthouse steps”
Travis’ story of when flipping didn’t work out
Tips for being more productive and getting more done in less time
Creative ways to attract private money

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in the Show

Four Hour Workweek
FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit by Rick Villani
Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller

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