How I Find Distressed Deals Before They Ever Hit the Market

Most investors compete for deals after they hit the market. By then, margins are thin and competition is high. In this episode, Matt breaks down the pattern behind every undervalued property and shows you how to spot distress long before it turns into a public listing. You will learn how to identify early warning signs, where to find the data, how to build outreach systems that convert, and how to underwrite deals so your profit is built in from day one. What You'll Learn: • The early signals of seller distress most investors ignore • Where distress data actually lives and how to access it • How to turn lists and signals into consistent inbound leads • The difference between driving for dollars and systemized outreach • How to evaluate distressed properties quickly and safely • How to back into your purchase price to protect your profit • When flipping makes sense and when passive investing may be smarter If you want predictable deal flow instead of hoping something hits the MLS, this episode gives you the framework to stay ahead of the market and source better opportunities before the competition even knows they exist. Our goal is to teach you how to be a real estate investor and create financial freedom for yourself through real estate. Building assets that create passive cash flow is the only way to truly be free and stop trading your time for money. It's time to take action and control your future. GET IN TOUCH ✅ www.mathewowens.com ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewowens/ ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathew_owens1/ #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #wealthbuilding #financialeducation  0:00 - Identifying Undervalued Deals 0:35 - Types of Seller Distress 1:21 - Locating Distress Signals 1:59 - Outreach Strategies 2:44 - Turning Signals Into Conversions 3:44 - Evaluating Opportunities Quickly 3:53 - Calculating Purchase Price 4:37 - Active Versus Passive Investing