💼 How to Close a Wholesale Deal in 30 Days (Step-by-Step)
Time kills all deals — but if you move smart and focused, 30 days is more than enough to go from lead to check. ⏱️ WEEK 1 – Lead Generation + Initial Contact Drive for Dollars (D4D), Zillow FSBO, Propstream, Delinquent lists Call, text, or door knock — keep your outreach simple: 🗣 “Would you consider a cash offer if the price made sense?” ✅ Goal: Get 3–5 warm conversations flowing 📝 WEEK 2 – Lock the Deal + Due Diligence Run ARV using sold comps — NOT active listings Make your offer using the 70% Rule: (ARV × 0.7) - Repairs = Max Offer Get it under contract and take 24–48 hours to verify: 🛠 Repairs 📄 Title status 📍 Access for showings ✅ Goal: Property under contract + seller expectations managed 💰 WEEK 3 – Find a Cash Buyer + Assign Contract Blast your deal to buyers (email list, Facebook groups, REIAs) Show them real value: include ARV comps, photos, repair est. Use a simple assignment agreement (or a JV if needed) ✅ Goal: Get your buyer to commit with earnest money deposit 🏁 WEEK 4 – Send to Title + Close Send both contracts (A → B and B → C) to your title company Title clears → they handle all the paperwork Buyer wires funds → You get your assignment check ✅ Goal: Get PAID ✅ 🔑 Follow up like your money depends on it — because it does 📲 Don’t overthink — take imperfect action 👥 Build relationships with title reps + buyers in your area