Time kills all deals โ but if you move smart and focused, 30 days is more than enough to go from lead to check.
โฑ๏ธ WEEK 1 โ Lead Generation + Initial Contact
Drive for Dollars (D4D), Zillow FSBO, Propstream, Delinquent lists
Call, text, or door knock โ keep your outreach simple:
๐ฃ โWould you consider a cash offer if the price made sense?โ
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Goal: Get 3โ5 warm conversations flowing
๐ WEEK 2 โ Lock the Deal + Due Diligence
Run ARV using sold comps โ NOT active listings
Make your offer using the 70% Rule:
(ARV ร 0.7) - Repairs = Max Offer
Get it under contract and take 24โ48 hours to verify:
๐ Repairs
๐ Title status
๐ Access for showings
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Goal: Property under contract + seller expectations managed
๐ฐ WEEK 3 โ 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)
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Goal: Get your buyer to commit with earnest money deposit
๐ WEEK 4 โ Send to Title + Close
Send both contracts (A โ B and B โ C) to your title company
Title clears โ they handle all the paperwork
Buyer wires funds โ You get your assignment check
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Goal: Get PAID โ
๐ Follow up like your money depends on it โ because it does
๐ฒ Donโt overthink โ take imperfect action
๐ฅ Build relationships with title reps + buyers in your area