It's what happens after closing.I work on the data and systems side of property management — specifically inside Yardi environments — and I see the aftermath of these deals constantly.

The data is all public.How I'm using this to negotiateHere's where this becomes an offensive strategy rather than just a defensive one.Most sellers in California flood zones don't disclose flood risk adequately.

Skip tracing data isn't perfect.

When a progressive governor of the same party opposes a measure that polls at 60%, it's worth looking at the economics behind her position.What the Historical Data ShowsThe research on rent control's long-term effects is unusually consistent for an economics topic.New York City, 2019: When the city strengthened its rent stabilization measures, values on affected multifamily properties dropped roughly 30% (according to analyses published at the time of the legislation).

I think that's exactly right — the data got me 80% of the way there, but it was the conversations with actual landlords and PMs that made the final picture click.

I have heard that Deal machine now includes Skip tracing so you don’t need that (assuming the data is there and is good).

Also learn basic Excel/Google Sheets—huge edge.How to network as a teen: Local REI meetups (go with curiosity, not asking for money), BiggerPockets forums (you’re already doing this right), and even helping investors for free—photos, cleanup, data entry, social media, driving for dollars.Getting involved early: Wholesaler support roles, contractor helpers, property management assistants, or interning with an agent once you’re eligible.

Good question, Ryan — this is something I work close to on the data and research side for investors.From what I’ve seen working with wholesalers and buy-and-hold investors, the best results usually come from combining a few channels instead of relying on one tool only.

In my experience, most pre-packaged “lender lists” are static and widely circulated, which means the data can be outdated or already contacted by many investors.The bigger issue usually isn’t having a list — it’s whether the lenders are currently active in your specific market and still funding deals.I’d be curious to hear from anyone who’s actually used it and closed deals from it.

They should be advising you throughout the search, providing you with comparable market data on ARV sales, current condition value with your offers & factoring in potential scope of work to get to the ARV, leasing data & connections to name a few.