7 Ways To Find Incredible Real Estate Deals

In today’s busy real estate world, great deals can be hard for investors to find. That is why today we are excited to bring you a special episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, recorded live at the TradeKing stage at FinCon 2015. In this interview with Chad Carson, you’ll learn his top seven favorite strategies for finding great deals even if your market is overheated! If you need to buy a great deal this year, the show is for you!

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In This Episode We Cover:

What exactly FinCon is
How long Chad Carson has been investing
How to find amazing deals
The importance of knowing what’s important for your niche
7 tips for unearthing great investments
What to look for when driving for dollars
What you should know about “vacant radar“
Why you should connect with experienced investors
How to use Craigslist to find deals
Tips for making successful phone calls
How many units Chad currently has
How to stay smart while using the MLS
What exactly “referral prospecting” is
The importance of keeping a good reputation
How to use direct mail to find deals
Why one might choose to let go of a property
What you should know about guerrilla marketing
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom
What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School by Mark H. McCormack
The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner

Tweetable Topics:

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7 Ways to Find Incredible Real Estate Deals with Chad Carson