Flip This Wholesaler

I went to look at two mls properties this morning. I met two new realtors and gave each my business card.

The realtor I talked with yesterday (the one who sent me a bunch of leads) called to tell me she spoke with the listing agents on the leads she sent me, and that one of them told her the sellers would be willing to entertain a low offer. I met her at the property, and we had a great talk. She is exactly what I have been looking for in a realtor. It's ironic that I found her when I wasn't even looking. She is as motivated as I am, and I am really looking forward to working with her. It is so refreshing to meet someone who thinks outside of the box and isn't one of the sheeple following the herd. I am putting in an offer through her tomorrow morning on the property I looked at today. She also joined the investment group that my friend and I are starting. We are up to 40 members now.

I spoke with my Dad this evening about the rehab he wants me to find for us. The original plan was for him to come down in January and we would fix a house up together. I have been losing sleep over this because I really want to do this with my Dad, but at the same time, can't afford to divert my focus from what I am doing now. I want to get a few more wholesale deals under my belt before I do anything else. My Dad, of course, told me to do what I needed to do, and not worry about him. I am so blessed to have such wonderful parents. This is just more motivation for me to get my act together and get some deals done.

I got my first counter-offer today. List price was 220k, ARV 230k, my offer 141,900. They countered @ 195k. I also got a couple of calls from my marketing. They weren't great deals, but not bad. I have an idea of what I can do with these not-so-good deals, but am still working on it. Again, trying not to get sidetracked.

I am kind of stressed out about getting my next deal, but was thinking today that I need to appreciate where I am at right now, and try to enjoy it. I have been so busy chasing deals that I haven't really had time to appreciate the fact that I am finally doing this full time. I guess I need to stop and smell the roses more often.