I need to be real here, because too many of you are going through the same thing. I had this seller, Corey. He said he’s firm at $220K. I didn’t even fight the number. I didn’t insult him. I just challenged his outlook — because buyers don’t pay sticker price. Instead of answering me, he flipped it and accused me of playing games. You ever been there? Busting your ass, asking a real question, and the seller attacks your integrity? At that moment, I had two choices: Let him control the frame and start defending myself. Or hold my ground. I chose the second. I stayed professional, laid out expectations, and then asked the only question that matters: “So what are we doing?” And you know what happened? He went silent. Here’s the truth: Was he motivated? Maybe. But his price was based on feelings, not facts. If so many investors had already called, why hadn’t anyone offered close to his number? And if he had so many options, why is he still responding to me? That silence? It wasn’t a loss. It was clarity. It meant he knew he couldn’t defend his position. Now I’ll put it back on you: AITA for pressing him? Or was I right to call out the difference between fantasy and reality? Because if you don’t learn to push back, sellers will drain you, make you question yourself, and you’ll start thinking you’re the problem. You’re not. Their feelings don’t change facts.

Sellers throw objections all day long. 👉🏾 What’s your go-to comeback line when someone says: ❌ “I’m not interested” or ❌ “I already have an agent”?

A lot of new wholesalers get stuck here, but you’ve got options! 🚀 👉🏾 In short: 🤝🏾 Use a partner or JV to front it 💵 Negotiate a super low EMD ($100–$500) 🏡 Let your end buyer cover it when they step in The key is don’t let EMD stop you from locking up deals. There’s always a creative way to make it work if you think like an investor. 🧠💪🏾 🔥 Build good relationships with title companies & buyers — that way, you’ll never stress about an EMD again!

(Before reading this post, watch Zach’s video for context) When Zach broke down the TCPA, I’ll admit — he’s right. Federal courts (Coffey v. Fast Easy Offer, Aussieker v. Aghazadeh) have ruled that offers to buy a house aren’t “telephone solicitations.” On the federal side, wholesalers are in the clear. But here’s what’s missing: Texas didn’t just mirror federal law. SB 140 was written intentionally broader. They added one word — “receive.” That word is the problem. Why? Because when you text a homeowner, they aren’t just selling — they’re being induced to receive something: your offer, your contract, or even money at closing. A Texas court could easily interpret that as solicitation. And since SB 140 ties directly into the DTPA (Deceptive Trade Practices Act), you’re exposed to consumer lawsuits, $5,000 penalties, and treble damages. Now, here’s where accountability comes in. If I interpret the law one way, someone else may interpret it differently — and both can sound reasonable. There’s no case law yet in Texas that disputes Zach’s argument. But for me, I’d rather spend my time building my business than defending myself in court. That’s what works for me and my family. So, is texting banned? Absolutely not. But it’s no longer business as usual. You have to be strategic and make sure you understand how the law applies to your operation. Because if you ever land in court, “Zach said it was fine” won’t save you — and neither will ignorance. ⚖️ Bottom Line Cold-texting homeowners in Texas without precautions is a liability risk. That’s why I don’t run my business that way. At the end of the day, it’s not about whether Zach is right. It’s about whether you can afford to be wrong. Being your own boss, means defining and evaluating risks to reward. Remember it is all on you! This is my interpretation—not legal advice.

This is how my sms campaign is going atm..😂