You can find the best deal in your market. Lock it up at the right price. Run perfect comps.
And still not get paid β if you don't have a buyers list.
Most new wholesalers work backwards. They find a deal first and THEN scramble to find a buyer. That's how you end up in panic mode, losing your earnest money, and burning your seller relationship.
The real money is made BEFORE you ever sign a contract.
Here's how to build a cash buyers list from scratch:
1οΈβ£ Pull cash transactions from your county courthouse β Search recent cash sales in your target zip code (last 90β180 days). These are your active buyers.
2οΈβ£ Hit every real estate investor meeting in your area β REIAs, local groups, Facebook groups. One handshake with a serious buyer is worth 100 cold leads.
3οΈβ£ Post deals on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace β Use "Investment Property" listings. Buyers reach out to YOU. Collect every number.
4οΈβ£ Text other wholesalers in your market β "Hey, I have deals coming. What are you buying right now?" Wholesalers have buyers. Relationships = access.
5οΈβ£ Add every buyer to a CRM or spreadsheet β Track their buy box: area, price range, condition. When a deal matches, call the right person first.
Your action TODAY: Go to your county property records site. Pull 10 recent cash sales in your target zip code. Those buyers are your first calls.
Full breakdown is inside the Wholesale to Wealth Course in the Classroom ππ½
Drop a π° if this hit. Tag a brother who's been chasing deals without a buyers list.