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 - Intro 0:45 - Ryan McCreay’s Real Estate Businesses 4:01 - Texas Real Estate Laws For Deceased Property Owners 5:16 - Working With Wholesalers To Find Next Of Kin 8:17 - What If There’s No Family? 10:56 - Running Numbers Early In The Process 14:47 - What If There’s An Illegitimate Child? 15:57 - Why He Doesn’t Do Construction On Properties 17:55 - How The Conversations With Heirs Go 20:31 - Tracking Down Family Members & The Conversations 22:17 - Calculating Offers & Using Creative Finance 25:16 - What If A Family Member Just Pays Their Portion Of The Taxes? 26:50 - Trying This Approach For The First Time 29:20 - Being A Private Investigator 32:53 - Sellers That File Bankruptcy 35:19 - Why Does He Use DealMachine? 40:27 - How To Get In Touch With Ryan 41:27 - Closing Thoughts 43:26 - Outro LINKS: Ryan McCreay's Phone Number: 512-599-7576 Instagram: Ryan McCreay https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccreay/ Website: Solid Offer Now https://solidoffernow.com/ Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/