Most investors talk themselves out of deals before they even make an offer. “I can’t offer that… they paid way more for it.” You’re not negotiating with what they paid. You’re negotiating with where they are TODAY. People’s situations change—fast. Job loss. Divorce. Inherited property they don’t want. Tax issues. Burned out landlords. Bad neighbors. Zero time. Zero interest. That number you see from 5, 10, 20 years ago? It means nothing if their current goal is simple: get out. I’ve bought plenty of properties under what the seller paid. Not because I’m slick… But because I actually made the offer. Most investors disqualify deals based on assumptions. Operators make offers based on reality. Stop underwriting their past. Start solving their present. Make the offer.