385: How Dead End Deals Can Lead To Massive Paydays

Most investors walk away from messy title deals. Ryan McCreay runs toward them—and cashes in. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he uses DealMachine to uncover vacant, tax-delinquent properties, then leverages his skills as a licensed private investigator to track down long-lost heirs, resolve ownership issues, and claim six-figure equity. You’ll hear how he navigates intestate succession laws, handles negotiations with fractional owners, and even builds family trees to make the deal work. If you’ve ever skipped a property because it looked “too complicated,” this one’s for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Ryan McCreay’s Real Estate Businesses4:01 - Texas Real Estate Laws For Deceased Property Owners5:16 - Working With Wholesalers To Find Next Of Kin8:17 - What If There’s No Family?10:56 - Running Numbers Early In The Process14:47 - What If There’s An Illegitimate Child?15:57 - Why He Doesn’t Do Construction On Properties17:55 - How The Conversations With Heirs Go20:31 - Tracking Down Family Members & The Conversations22:17 - Calculating Offers & Using Creative Finance25:16 - What If A Family Member Just Pays Their Portion Of The Taxes?26:50 - Trying This Approach For The First Time29:20 - Being A Private Investigator32:53 - Sellers That File Bankruptcy35:19 - Why Does He Use DealMachine?40:27 - How To Get In Touch With Ryan41:27 - Closing Thoughts43:26 - Outro LINKS:Ryan McCreay's Phone Number: 512-599-7576 Instagram: Ryan McCreayhttps://www.instagram.com/ryanmccreay/ Website: Solid Offer Nowhttps://solidoffernow.com/ 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/