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Burn Your Boats Episode 6 - Acquisitions Myths Busting

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In this conversation, David Shaw and Clark Lunt discuss the controversial topic of getting discounts when buying real estate. They debunk myths and explore different methods of acquiring deals. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's goals and the sacrifices involved in pursuing discounts. The conversation covers topics such as realtor pocket listings, working with wholesalers, and the challenges and benefits of each approach. They also provide tips for successfully buying from wholesalers, including effective communication and having hard money lined up. The conversation covers various acquisition strategies in real estate investing, including wholesaling, foreclosure auctions, buying distressed notes, and more. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the risks and complexities associated with each strategy. They also highlight the distinction between short-term and long-term investment approaches, with a focus on the benefits of long-term buy and hold strategies. The episode concludes by suggesting alternative options such as investing in syndications and funds for those who prefer a more passive investment approach.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction: The Controversy of Getting a Discount

01:26

The Importance of Getting a Deal

04:18

Realtor Pocket Listings

06:42

Working with Realtors and Pocket Listings

09:47

Engaging with Realtors and Incentivizing Them

13:47

Working with Wholesalers

20:47

The Cost of Wholesaling

22:41

Negotiating with Wholesalers

26:30

The Challenges of Wholesaling

29:41

The Process of Selling Wholesale Contracts

38:18

Tips for Buying from Wholesalers

40:08

Wholesaling

42:07

Foreclosure Auctions

44:35

Buying a House in Foreclosure

46:03

Understanding Liens and Encumbrances

50:20

Challenges of Buying in Foreclosure Auctions

54:55

Direct-to-Seller Mailing and PPC

55:55

Cold Calling and Texting

56:37

Buying Distressed Notes

58:16

Online Real Estate Websites

01:03:31

Short Sales

01:14:59

Long-Term Buy and Hold Strategy

01:17:31

Investing in Syndications and Funds



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