Courses often overpromise, but experience and networking are what really move the needle.Focus on consistency in lead generation and building trust with motivated sellers.

When a motivated seller calls, it answers instantly, qualifies them, and books the appointment right into our CRM.

And yes, winter usually brings more motivated sellers unless you're in those high-demand amenity states like you stated.

Between 20–25% down, closing costs, and initial rehab reserves, it’s common for total cash outlay to reach the $60K+ range even on a smaller property.That said, there are creative financing options that can help you conserve capital and scale faster:Private or hard money lending for acquisition and rehab — allowing you to refinance into long-term DSCR financing once stabilized.Partnerships or joint ventures where you bring the deal and management, and a capital partner contributes funds.Seller financing or “subject-to” structures — especially with motivated sellers sitting on free-and-clear properties.Portfolio/Blanket loans that can free up equity from other assets to fund your next purchase.It really comes down to your long-term strategy: if your goal is steady cash flow and long-term holds, tying up capital in a solid asset can make sense.

I would imagine there are a number of judgments in that tenant's name and lacks motivation to clear them. 

Markets like Akron & Canton, OH and Columbus, GA (although SE) are especially solid right now with turnkey options and motivated sellers offering incentives.

This is one of the most common bottlenecks in real estate wholesaling: people spend all their time, energy, and money getting deals — but almost none on building a real buyers list.Build Your Buyers List Like You Build Your MarketingYour buyers list deserves the same urgency, effort, and consistency that you put into your acquisition marketing.When you have a strong, engaged buyers list:You sell properties faster.You get higher profits.You don’t have to chase or beg for buyers.Instead of becoming a motivated seller for your own contracts, you flip the script.

Start using your own personal network to find motivated sellers. - Start posting on your favorite social media site what you are looking for – not once or twice, but CONSISTENTLY for 6 months!

@AJ LongoWhile building your team, it's important you understand the motivations of everyone on your team.Property Management Company (PMC): No one else on your team should be as vested in a long-term relationship with you as a PMC.

Don’t combine profit motive with Social Welfare.