When a Wholesale Deal Looks Good — But Isn’t
When a Wholesale Deal Looks Good — But Isn’t Some deals look great on a spreadsheet. Until you pressure-test them. On paper: Big ARV Decent spread “Plenty of room” In reality: Thin equity Inflated assumptions Market pressure you didn’t model And that’s where wholesalers get into trouble. Let’s break down how a deal fools you. […]
The 5 Pricing Mistakes New Wholesalers Make
The 5 Pricing Mistakes New Wholesalers Make Most new wholesalers think their problem is buyers. It’s not. It’s pricing. If your deals aren’t moving, if buyers are “thinking about it,” if everyone says “numbers are tight” — that’s not a buyer problem. That’s an underwriting problem. Here are the five most common pricing mistakes new […]
Why Most Wholesale Deals Aren’t Actually Deals
Why Most Wholesale Deals Aren’t Actually Deals A “deal” is not a discounted property. A deal is a property that still works after you stress-test it. Most wholesalers don’t stress-test. They comp it.They subtract rehab.They subtract their fee.They send it out. That’s not underwriting. That’s math without risk modeling. Let’s break down what serious buyers […]
Wholesaler Can’t Close? Here’s How to Save the Deal (Without Burning the Seller)
Wholesaler Can’t Close? Here’s How to Save the Deal (Without Burning the Seller) Let’s be honest. Every wholesaler eventually gets stuck. Buyer backs out Funding falls apart Inspection uncovers more than expected Title issues surface Market shifts mid-contract Now you’re sitting on a contract… and the clock is ticking. And here’s the truth: The deal […]
How Investors Actually Underwrite a Wholesale Deal
How Investors Actually Underwrite a Wholesale Deal Most wholesalers look at one number: ARV minus repairs minus contract price. If there’s a spread, they assume it works. That’s not underwriting. That’s surface math. Real investors underwrite differently. They don’t just calculate potential profit — they calculate risk, exposure, timing, and market direction. If you want […]
Why Your Wholesale Deal Isn’t Selling (And What Buyers Are Really Thinking)
Why Your Wholesale Deal Isn’t Selling (And What Buyers Are Really Thinking) You blasted the deal. You sent it to your buyers list.You posted it in Facebook groups.You texted investors directly. And… nothing. Maybe a few “What’s your lowest?” messages.Maybe silence. Before you assume buyers are flaky, understand this: Investors don’t pass randomly. They pass […]
How to Know If Your Wholesale Deal Is Actually Good (Before You Blast It)
How to Know If Your Wholesale Deal Is Actually Good (Before You Blast It) Every new wholesaler thinks they’ve locked up a great deal. The seller agreed.There’s “equity.”The numbers look solid on paper. Then you blast it to your buyer list… And nobody bites. Before you assume buyers are flaky, you need to understand something: […]