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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 44 MIN

How He Made $20K On His FIRST Wholesale Deal (Starting WITH $0)!

from Real Estate Skills Podcast

In this exclusive interview, our student, Robert, shares the real story behind his first-ever wholesale real estate deal (for a $20K profit) with the founder and CEO of RealEstateSkills.com, Alex Martinez!  🚨Check out the #1 Program for Building a Hyper-Profitable Real Estate Business: 👉 https://www.realestateskills.com/ultimate-investor?el=pod  🔥Watch our FREE TRAINING to learn how to Wholesale, Flip, & Buy Rentals from the MLS without having to do any marketing:  ➡️https://www.realestateskills.com/training?el=pod  From working with cars to closing a $20K deal, learn how he discovered wholesaling through Real Estate Skills, overcame multiple failed contracts, and built winning relationships with agents and buyers. He went from hating his 9-5 job to closing his very first real estate wholesale deal for a massive $20,000 profit — without prior experience, without money, and without quitting. In this interview, you'll learn: ✅ Step-by-step wholesale deal breakdown ✅ How he found the lead through an on-market listing ✅ Why mindset and mentorship changed everything ✅ Lessons learned from 4 canceled contracts ✅ How YOU can start wholesaling with zero real estate experience If you're struggling with rejection, fear of failure, or don't know where to start — this interview will be your breakthrough. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:41 - Robert's Background Before Real Estate 3:04 - Personal Development & Discovering Real Estate 6:14 - Why Robert Chose Real Estate Skills 11:22 - Importance of Taking Action After Learning 13:33 - Mindset vs. Knowledge in Real Estate 14:30 - Robert's $20K Wholesale Deal Breakdown 16:17 - On-Market Deal Led to Off-Market Deal 17:44 - Relationships with Agents Pay Off 18:38 - Making a Seller-Friendly Offer 20:08 - Buyer Selection & Managing Buyer Relationships 23:13 - Handling Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Timing 24:49 - The Closing Process & Title Company Challenges 28:50 - Emotional Impact of First $20K Deal 32:08 - Ideal Business Model for Consistency 33:24 - Biggest Lesson Learned From the Program 43:00 - Final Lessons on Time, Trust & Execution 🏡WATCH MORE Videos on How To Start Wholesaling Real Estate! https://youtu.be/J8jtA7f8vYE   https://youtu.be/JFnUABPy-A8   https://youtu.be/piSeEwJJRio   https://youtu.be/spNyBVgsSuc  🔥Watch our FREE TRAINING to learn how to Wholesale, Flip, & Buy Rentals from the MLS without having to do any marketing:  ➡️https://www.realestateskills.com/watch?el=pod  👋 Say "Hi!" on Social & Join our Community: 💻 Website - https://realestateskills.com/?el=pod  📈 Program - https://realestateskills.com/programs?el=pod   📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/realestateskills  👨🏽‍💻 Facebook - https://facebook.com/realestateskillsdotcom  💙 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL & CRUSH IT AT REAL ESTATE! ➡️ https://youtube.com/c/realestateskills?sub_confirmation=1  #WholesaleRealEstate #WholesaleRealEstateDeal #RealEstateSkills 📝Disclaimer: This video is not personalized legal or financial advice. Always consult your own licensed attorney before acting on this information. 

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