Any other arrangement will eventually lead to catastrophe, IMO.

A few tips:Build Your Network: Connect with local investors, realtors, and other wholesalers—relationships make deals happen.Marketing: Look into driving for dollars, direct mail, and online leads to find motivated sellers.Contracts & Title: Learn your state’s assignment contracts and work with reliable title or escrow companies early.Leverage Your Background: Your underwriting experience will help you analyze deals quickly and spot profitable opportunities.Focus on building connections and learning the process—deals will follow.

Sell the lead.

This stark contrast leads me to question the legitimacy of the program and its purported benefits.In conclusion, my experience with James' mentorship program, particularly through the actions of Kristin Witherspoon, has left me disillusioned and skeptical.

I’m currently tracking trends in Central Texas and happy to discuss lead generation strategies, Airbnb viability in Waco, or any other real estate strategies.

Legal compliance gaps Cleveland LAIC, lead paint laws, rental registration, city violations, inspection requirements, miss one and face fines.Emergency repairs at 2 AM Plumbing overflow from 2nd floor, burst pipes, no heat in winter, electrical failures require immediate local response you can't provide.Rent collection issues Hard to enforce late fees or pursue eviction without local presence and knowledge of Cleveland courts.Tenant manipulation Tenants know you're remote; some exploit this with fake emergency claims or delayed payments.Contractor reliability Can't verify if work was done, done correctly, or if quoted prices are inflated for "absentee landlords."

Feel free to reach out about anything related to technology, marketing and lead gen.

It's fun to be a detective and track down the owners--you never know where those contacts may lead!

Violating the requirement will cause the lien to be enforced and can potentially even lead to foreclosure.Tim TrumbleOnline Operations, NACA Thanks @Tim Trumble .

Love your focus on multiple markets — Texas, Ohio, and Florida all have such different dynamics, so that’s smart.For tools, I’ve found that combining a solid CRM for leads, PropStream or Reonomy for property research, and networking with local wholesalers and investors really helps streamline acquisitions and deal flow.