I would add that, in addition to building relationships and a sphere of influence, you might also want to train your "agent" voice and choose a technique that resonates with you to show up and speak the best possible way to capture the value you bring to a potential client.

Looking for any marketing techniques to increase activity.

I've been using "Subject To" and other various creative techniques for thirty years and I've learned a few things along the way that may make it easier and less risky if you are trying to use them yourself.1) First, there is no such thing as "zero down".

Come to think of it this is the exact technique now taught a “wholesaling” by numerous Gurus.MMM – With inflation this is now 5MMM.

Right now, there is a very popular individual on Youtube and Facebook, and apparently appears at Bigger Pockets events, who published his book, that advocates these techniques  for buying for full price off of the MLS and borrowing closing costs.

That can be mitigated with various techniques.

Tools change, vendors change, new techniques are discovered, etc.Most of our SOPs are not hand off ready.  

OPTION 1: OPTION 2: When Seller Uses RE Agent & You're Using Property For a Rental When Buying Subject To & Selling to Tenant Buyer Pro: Doesn't require specialized knowledge Pro: Little competition "Adequate" cash flow - Nothing Exciting Can be little $ down You get appreciation if property goes up Can do Unlimited number Can Get Started Much Sooner Get down payment (Cash $$) back immediately Great Cash Flow No Bank Approval Needed No Maintenance or Repairs Con: Have To Have $45,000 Cash for Down Payment Con: Have To Have $15,000 Cash For Reserves (just in Case) Have To Have $15,000 Cash for Closing & Carrying Costs Due on Sale Clause Have to Get Bank Approval Must learn the technique Can only do 4 -10 properties depending on bank Competing with everyone else Requires 20% Down & other requirements If AC breaks - you fix it If roof needs replacing - you pay for it If toilet clogs - it's on you If house gets trashed - you un-trash it You take loss if property goes down in Value Tenant Can Trash The House When Seller Uses RE Agent & Using Property For a Rental When Buying Subject To & Selling to Tenant Buyer Asking Price MLS $225,000 $225,000 Balanced Owed $223,969 $223,969 RE Agent 6% $13,500 $0 No Agent Involved Seller Brings to Closing ($12,469) $0 So No fees Asking Above ARV $0 $0 Seller Walking Money $0 $0 Sometimes Walking Money If I Use ConventionalFinancing If I UseSubject To Asking Price MLS $225,000 $225,000 Amount Down - 20% $45,000 $100 (I Give $100 Down) New Loan Amount $180,000 $223,969 I Take Over Loan Title Report $600 $600 Closing Costs $1,250 $1,250 Monthly Payment $1,151 $1,225 I Take Over Existing Payment When you are new, looking for lenders & considering Fix & Flip, BRRRR, or rental, as a buyer, I’d ask the owner/seller to be one of my private lenders with creative financing.

Subject To is definitely NOT a “No Money Down” technique”, Here’s why . . .The obvious question is: "How Do I Keep Finding These Smokin' Deals"It costs money to locate a willing seller.

The argument against this though, is that the audit technique guides suggest that the 1245 asset components have to be 'personal property', aka movable assets.