On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we want to dive into some really great buying strategies for picking up properties for the best deals. Our guest today, Travis Daggett, leads us into some really interesting and high level techniques that any investor, new or seasoned, can immediately apply to their own business. From buying HUD properties to bidding at the Courthouse steps – this show is chalked full of actionable advice. Although Travis is primarily a wholesaler, his story and knowledge on buying great deals can help any house flipper, buy and hold investor, wholesaler, or any other real estate investor. Definitely don’t miss this show.
Read the transcript for episode 38 with Travis Daggett here.
In This Show, We Cover
- The “failed” early experiences that helped define Travis’ future investing
- How Travis made 5 figures on his first wholesale deal
- The benefits (and downsides) of buying a HUD house
- How to “shotgun” offers on real estate deals
- Strategies for bidding on the “courthouse steps”
- Travis’ story of when flipping didn’t work out
- Tips for being more productive and getting more done in less time
- Creative ways to attract private money
Links from the Show
- BP Podcast 037: Full Time Income, Part Time Lifestyle Real Estate Investing with Aaron Mazzrillo
- The Real Estate Agent’s Ultimate Guide to Working with Investors
- HudHomeStore.com
- Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing
- Insanity Workout
Books Mentioned in the Show
- Four Hour Workweek
- FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit by Rick Villani
- Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller
Tweetable Topics
- Just like most things the federal government does – they don’t do it well. (Tweet This!)
- REI Quick Tip: Find out who the neighbor’s landlord is – and become friends with them. (Tweet This!)
- Your first offer shouldn’t be accepted – or it’s too high. (Tweet This!)
Connect with Travis
- Travis’ BiggerPockets Profile
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