The Right Marketing Budget For Beginners When Wholesaling Real Estate

Posted on by Cam Dunlap

wholesale real estate marketing

Hey there, Lou Castillo from the Real Estate Wealth Network here.

I hear from investors every week who are waiting until they have “enough” to start marketing. And every week those same investors are watching deals pass them by.

Here’s the thing. You don’t need a massive wholesale real estate marketing budget to get deals. You need the right stack for where you are right now. There’s a big difference.

Most beginners waste their limited marketing dollars on channels that require a much bigger spend to produce anything. Then they wonder why it’s not working. 

It’s not a marketing problem.

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Real Estate Investing in a Down Market: Why I’d Start Over Right Now

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Real Estate Investing in a Down Market

Hey there, Cam Dunlap here.

Let me say something that might surprise you.

Most people think real estate investing in a down market is a mistake. Frankly, I think it’s the best opportunity you’ll ever get.

If I had to start over from scratch right now — today, in the middle of all this economic chaos — I’d do it without hesitation. Stock market rattled. Tariffs STILL making headlines. Mass layoffs. A war. Geopolitical chaos.  The general vibe out there is that now is absolutely the wrong time to make a move on anything, so no one is.

That’s exactly

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The 5 Stages of Foreclosure Grief: How to Help Distressed Homeowners and Close More Real Estate Deals

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Hey there, Cam Dunlap here…

After helping another student close a deal with a homeowner in foreclosure this week, I was reminded of something most investors never learn:

Distressed sellers go through an emotional journey during the stages of foreclosure — a predictable pattern — and if you understand it, you can help them and profit ethically from foreclosure deals.

Most investors completely miss this part of the process.
And honestly, it’s why so many struggle.

Let’s break down the 5 stages of foreclosure grief, how to spot them, and how to approach sellers at the right time.

Why

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The Contrarian Advantage: Why I LEAN IN When Things Get Hard

Posted on by Cam Dunlap

Hey there, Cam Dunlap here…

Got into an interesting discussion during my last Q&A session that really 🔥 fired me up.

One of my students was asking about South Carolina’s new anti-wholesaling law — you know, the one that makes it nearly impossible to do assignments or market properties you don’t own yet.

Most investors I talk to are wringing their hands about it.

Me?

I’m seeing opportunity where everyone else sees obstacles.

When Everyone Zigs, I Zag

Here’s what I told my student that seemed to surprise them:

I actually see South Carolina’s restrictive law as good.

Not

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