Most of us say we want to quit our W2 jobs through real estate. But just saying it doesn't move the needle. What if I told you that saying it isn't enough? Without a clear number and plan, you'll tread water indefinitely. Here's the truth: there are only four ways to Exit on a Deal in real estate 1. wholesale 2. fix & flip 3. buy & hold, 4. a mix. Pick one, then reverse-engineer your income goal. Why this matters Most new investors make a fatal mistake: they dream big but never define the daily actions. They stay in the rat race because they don't know how to bridge the gap from $0 to their freedom number. I've been there. I promised myself I'd quit "next year" yet had zero clarity on what that meant. It wasn't until I did the math (expenses + taxes + buffer = $10K/month), picked my path, and followed a daily routine that things changed. Reverse-engineer your exit - Calculate your number: list your monthly expenses, add taxes and a buffer. That's your freedom number (mine was $10K/month). - Choose your exit: will you wholesale (fast cash), flip (bigger chunks), buy & hold (long-term cash flow), or stack them? - Define your daily actions: if it's wholesaling, commit to 30 minutes of prospecting, 40 minutes of warm follow-ups and one offer per day. Use our "Daily Four" framework—clear your inbox, execute money tasks, run the dialer, and do a final sweep—to stay on track. - Rinse and repeat: hit your freedom number three months in a row before handing in your notice. It's not glamorous. It's daily, focused work. But it works. Knowing exactly what to do each day gave me the confidence to walk away from my W2 and never look back. Want a simple template to calculate your freedom number and set your daily actions? Comment "PLAN" below and I'll share it. Tomorrow, I'll break down the Daily Four so you can execute like a Deal Boss.

Ten years ago, birthdays meant staying home because we didn't have $600–$700 to spare. Today? I'm taking the day off for my wife's birthday, and we're headed to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte for a white water rafting adventure with the kids. The Whitewater Center has become a treasure for Charlotte and even helps raise the value of the land and homes around it. It's a reminder that investing in the right places and building the right systems can change your life. Back when we lived paycheck to paycheck, this kind of day felt impossible. Real estate and our Deal Boss systems made it possible. Here are a few lessons this journey hammered home: • Start with buyers: having 2–3 partners ready to buy makes every deal easier. • Build systems, not stress: automate your lead flow and free your time for family. • Invest for freedom: do deals to create experiences like this without checking the bank account. We've got something big coming next Monday that can help you build your own freedom. Clear your schedule for next week and stay tuned this will set the stage for our community. ALL existing members will have a HUGE SURPRISE!

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/

Most new investors start with wholesaling because it's the quickest way to learn and earn. I did the opposite: I jumped straight into flipping. That meant lining up money, managing contractors, navigating permits and rehabs, all before I I understood how to find and sell deals fast. Then I noticed something that stung: wholesalers I was buying from often made the same profit in a month that I did in six. And when I tried to wholesale myself, I froze. I told sellers, "I'm not actually going to buy this," because I didn't have buyers lined up. Deals slipped through my fingers. Here's what fixed it: - Start with two or three reliable buyers. Ask them what they want, where they invest and their price range. - Understand their exit plans so you know how to structure offers. - Be upfront on seller calls because you actually have partners ready. As soon as I built those relationships, my confidence returned, deals moved faster, and I could focus on serving families and building a legacy. If you'd like the simple script I used to find my first buyers, just drop a "BUYERS" below or DM me. I'm happy to share.

Fellow real estate professionals, we need to talk about a dangerous misconception that's still floating around our industry. The Old (Wrong) Thinking: "If I call as an investor wanting to BUY their house, it's not a solicitation under TCPA because I'm not asking THEM to buy anything from ME." The Court Reality Check: A recent federal court case (Coffey v. Fast Easy Offer LLC, 2025) just put the final nail in this coffin. Here's what actually happened: The Facts: - Company called homeowners saying they wanted to buy their homes - Homeowners were on the Do-Not-Call registry - Company argued: "We're offering to BUY, not asking them to buy from us!" - The court said: NOPE. Still dismissed the case, but NOT for the reason you think. What the Court Actually Said: The court ruled that these "we want to buy your house" calls ARE NOT solicitations under TCPA because: 1. The statutory definition is crystal clear : Solicitation means encouraging someone to "purchase, rent, or invest in property, goods, or services" 2. Buying ≠ Selling : When you offer to buy someone's house, you're not encouraging THEM to purchase anything 3. Even the "hidden service fee" argument failed : The plaintiff tried arguing that the below-market offer was really a disguised service fee, but the court said "nice try, but no." The Key Quote That Matters: "The calls and texts therefore cannot constitute 'solicitations' within the plain statutory meaning of the term, and it is this statutory meaning that must carry the day." What This Means for You: ✅ "We buy houses" calls - Likely NOT TCPA violations ❌ "Let us list your house" calls - Definitely ARE solicitations ❌ "We can help you sell" calls - Soliciting services = violation The Bigger Picture: This doesn't mean you should start mass calling DNC numbers. There are still: - State telemarketing laws - Other federal regulations - Potential harassment claims - Professional licensing issues Bottom Line: The law distinguishes between offering to BUY something vs. offering to SELL services. But don't let this ruling make you reckless - compliance is still king.