EPISODE · Sep 9, 2024 · 16 MIN
205: The First Deal: Proof Of Concept
from The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Darryl, David Lecko
Darryl shares his experience with his first real estate deal, which was a single-family home he wholesaled in North Carolina. He found the deal on Craigslist and locked it up at a price that would have made him $5,000, but ended up renegotiating and making only $500. Despite the small profit, this deal proved to be a proof of concept for Darryl. He quit his job in cable and got into real estate to create a better life for himself. He eventually ventured into seller financing deals and built a portfolio of properties. Darryl emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships with potential future business and the value of follow-ups in wholesaling. He also discusses the average assignment fees in his market and the marketing strategies he uses to find deals. KEY TALKING POINTS OF THE EPISODE0:00 - Darryl's First Wholesale Deal1:53 - What He Was Doing Before Real Estate2:33 - What Led Darryl to Trying Real Estate3:49 - What He Did After Getting His First Deal4:30 - His Seller Financing Deal7:14 - His Primary Method of Investing Now7:56 - A Word of Advice for New Wholesalers9:29 - Tips on Setting A Schedule for Yourself11:00 - The Wholesale Deals Darryl Does12:13 - How Much Marketing to Get A Deal?14:08 - Darryl's Business Structure14:38 - How to Find Darryl & Closing Thoughts LINKSInstagram: Darrylhttps://www.instagram.com/spanknnewrealestate Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
What this episode covers
Darryl shares how his first wholesale deal in North Carolina, though only earning him $500, proved real estate could work for him, leading him to quit his job, pursue seller financing, and build a property portfolio, all while stressing the importance of relationship-building and follow-ups in wholesaling.
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