By the time they reach out, the auction date is often just weeks away.Some reasons I’ve seen:Shame or embarrassment about falling behindFear of scams or distrust of anyone offering helpConfusion about the process and deadlinesHope that something will magically work itself outFor those who’ve worked with distressed homeowners:How do you approach these conversations in a way that builds trust?

It didn’t magically get me a deal, but the connections, mindset shift, and confidence I left with made a huge difference.If you’re someone who thrives off learning in-person and wants to build long-term relationships with people in the same boat (or further ahead), it’s 100% worth considering.

I think maybe looking for some magic formula so he could get into real estate so he could quit his W2 job - there were two experienced investors who said it takes years to build up portfolio and I think it was a huge reality check.

I know it's not what you want to read but you, along with many other investors out there, are looking for this magically third option to get retail pricing with problem tenants and it isn't happening right now.

We own a business in another industry that's also PACKED with gurus and magic bullet offers that don't really work. 

If there was every any magic in tax this is what it would look like! 

Hey James,The truth is, there isn’t really a magic list of “agents who get rock-bottom prices.”

You confirmed my suspicion that there’s no magic bullet for Prop 19.

There is a huge advantage to using leverage to buy real estate.There’s no magic formula—despite what books, podcasts, or gurus selling “$5K to 100 doors” plans might say.

Because we cant magically control the price of a 2x4.