might feel awkward, but the more you do, the more comfortable you will get, your confidence will grow, you will start to learn what works and what doesn't and, ultimately, the more successful you will become! 

Many local wholesalers that are unlicensed have hidden under the updates & ultimately do different things now, but most don't "publicly market anymore or they or their spouse have gotten licensed. 

During due diligence, some issues came up and we ultimately landed at $48k.

Ultimately, it's the DST sponsor that makes or breaks a deal.

At the moment my ultimate goal is to lower the payment so when I convert this property to a rental eventually it is in a better spot to cash flow.Current Loan - 30 yr loan on a condo starting July 2023 Remaining balance - 365kRate - 7.25% Payment - 2625 Proposed Refi - 30 yr loan starting December 2025 (90% LTV)New Loan Amount (escrowed) - 376.4kClosing costs - 4584Rate - 6.35% Payment - 2348 Savings 277/m

While I obviously want to be financially free and set myself and my kids up for the future, I want to be able to give back to my community and ultimately be able to buy a smaller apartment complex to assist other single fathers. 

Rent-ready homes attract the best tenants, who tend to stay longer, ultimately saving you money in the long run.

I got interest from families, as in two related families wanting to live side-by-by; a couple couples with a mother-in-law they wanted to put in the other unit, and ultimately, I sold to someone wanting to buy their first home and househack and keep the renters on the 12-month lease. 

Obvious next step.Outcome: Higher opt-in rates and fewer drop-offs.Step 4: Connect the follow-up – Deliver the magnet by email and kick off a short nurture.Outcome: Fast replies, booked calls, and warmer conversations.Step 5: Promote it everywhere – Pin it to your profiles, run a small ad, add a QR code to mailers, and link it from blog posts.Outcome: Consistent daily signups instead of random spikes.Sample Templates or ScenariosCampaign outline: “Thinking of Selling in [ZIP]”Audience: Owners in 66208 who plan to list in 3–6 monthsLead magnet: 7-page “Pricing and Prep Playbook for 66208”Landing page: Headline, 3 bullets, short form, privacy notePromotion: Two feed posts, one email to SOI, $10/day zip-code ad, QR on postcardFollow-up: 5-email series with tips, then invite to a short pricing consultEmail sequence (5 messages, plain text)Delivery: Link to the guide and one tip they can use todayStory: A quick win from a recent sale in their areaEducation: Common pricing mistake and how to avoid itSoft proof: Short review from a local clientNext step: Offer a quick call or home value reviewChecklist: “Weekend Prep for Show-Ready Photos”Clear counters and floorsLight bulbs matched and workingFresh towels and neutral linensCurb touch-ups and swept walkwaysScent neutral, windows cleanedInvestor scenario: “2-Unit Analyzer”Magnet: Google Sheet that calculates taxes, insurance, rent, vacancy, and cash-on-cashNurture: Three short emails on screening, maintenance, and lending contactsClose: Invitation to get on a weekly deals listMistakes to AvoidToo generic – “Ultimate home guide” sounds nice and converts poorlyToo hard to consume – Keep it short, skimmable, and useful on a phoneNo follow-up – If delivery is the end, the lead goes coldWeak headline – Lead with the outcome and the audienceAsking for too much – Start with name and email; add phone laterSet and forget – Update quarterly so advice and stats stay currentThe Bottom LineLead magnets work because they flip the script.

I have seen this happen a lot over the last 5 years as credit get tougher and lender's try to prevent losses.The ultimate project to be able to buy a TLC or "Ugly Inventory" put in a low to moderate amount of cash to renovate and hit it big on a high ARV.