Good morning, Deal Boss crew! Quick pulse on the market: 30-year mortgage rates have dipped to roughly 6.57% this week (down from 6.72% last week, according to Fortune). It’s not the 3% money we all remember, but a downward move is still welcome. On the opportunity side, the latest WSJ/Realtor.com ranking shows investors gravitating to mid-sized cities in the Midwest and Northeast. Manchester-Nashua, NH, topped the list, with Canton-Massillon (OH), Springfield (MA), Toledo (OH) and New Haven-Milford (CT) close behind. These markets combine affordability with strong demand and lower climate risk. Meanwhile, pricey and storm-prone markets in Texas and Florida are cooling off. I’m curious: which markets are you watching or investing in? Have you adjusted your strategy with rates around 6.5%? Drop a comment with your thoughts and let’s learn from each other.https://fortune.com/article/current-mo rtgage-rates-08-11-2025/ https://www.realtor.com/research/july-2025-wsj-rdc-housing-market-ranking/

Why They Said “No” Has Nothing to Do With Price Ever feel like a seller should be ready... but they keep stalling? Here’s the truth most people miss: Motivated sellers don’t always say it clearly. They hesitate. Vent. Explore options. They’re not rejecting your offer They’re still wrestling with the decision. If you rush it, you lose the deal.If you know how to listen for pain and build trust, you stay in position when it matters most. We break this all down in the Journey to a Deal Challenge and it’s probably the reason your last offer got ghosted. 🧠 Join the next one: JourneyToADeal.com #RealEstate #FollowUp #DealFlow #BullseyeMarketing #Challenge

We got an accepted offer last night on a deal I have been working on for a couple of weeks. A creative deal that we will sell on a rent to own and get 3 paydays in the process of a 36 month period.

A common mistake investors make is chasing deals without first locking in their buyers. Without knowing exactly what your buyers want, you risk wasting time on deals you can’t move. Take Tami’s situation—she had a list of leads, including a lot land, but struggled to make an offer. The problem? She hadn’t identified her core buyers yet. Having your 5 serious buyers in place helps you: ✅ Know exactly what properties to target ✅ Price offers confidently ✅ Avoid wasting time on deals you can’t move Use the Tools Already in Your System If you’re already a Deal Boss, take advantage of the Buyer Smart List to track and manage buyers effectively. I set up a Buy Box Discovery text drip for Tami so she could quickly reach as many buyers as possible before jumping on calls. You can do the same—cast a wide net, then refine your buyer list so you always know what’s in demand. 🚀 Want a buyer text campaign set up? Let me know, and I’ll get you rolling so you can quickly connect with more serious buyers. 👉 Read more on the power of 5 buyers: https://www.skool.com/dealbossproject/the-power-of-5-how-to-identify-real-buyers-who-are-ready-to-act-in-your-market?p=5f83d0b9

(What 99% of Investors Get Dead Wrong) Think you need to invest in major markets to find the best deals? Think again. Our latest Market Study Report just revealed something that's going to make a lot of investors uncomfortable... Some of the highest-scoring markets for profitable deals aren't where you'd expect: • Mason County, IL (population: 485) → Score: 99 • Iron County, MI (population: 482) → Score: 99 • Knox County, TX (population: 1,164) → Score: 99 Meanwhile, "hot markets" everyone's chasing? • Los Angeles County (population: 10M+) → Score: 24 • Miami-Dade (population: 2.7M) → Score: 33 • Phoenix Metro (population: 4.9M) → Score: 30 🤔 Why This Matters: Remember 2008? While Miami crashed 50%, cities like Midland, TX barely felt it. During COVID? While San Francisco emptied out, small markets in Connecticut and Rhode Island saw values soar. Here's the uncomfortable truth: Following the crowd to "hot markets" isn't just wrong... It's exactly why most investors struggle to find profitable deals. 💡 The Real Estate Success Secret Nobody Talks About: Real estate isn't national – it's hyperlocal. Every ZIP code has its own: • Deal flow dynamics • Profit margins • Buyer activity • Market momentum The data shows: The biggest opportunities often hide in smaller markets where: ✓ Competition is lower ✓ Margins are higher ✓ Deals are more plentiful 🎯 The Smart Play: Stop following the herd. Start following the data. Look at these surprising stats from our latest report: See the TOP Markets HERE What surprised you most about where your market ranked? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #RealEstateInvesting #MarketAnalysis #InvestorEducation #MarketDomination