Tag: real estate investing

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

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The Problem-First Method: How I Find Deals Others Miss

Posted on by Cam Dunlap

Hey, Cam Dunlap here.

So I was at on coaching call last month, and one of my clients who was frustrated as all get-out said “Cam,” “I’ve looked at 50 houses in the past 3 months. Made offers on 12. Got 0 deals. What am I doing wrong?”

I asked him 1 question: “What problems were those sellers trying to solve?”

He said. “Problems? I was trying to buy their houses…”

And right there — that’s why he was striking out.

See, after 30+ years in this business, I can tell you this: The

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The Hidden Thief Keeping You From Your Next Deal (And How to Break Free)

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Cam Dunlap here…

Last week, I had a conversation with a student who’s been “getting ready to get ready” for 8 months.

Eight. Months. (Sigh.)

He’d read every book, attended every webinar, analyzed every market report… but hadn’t made a single offer.

When I asked him why, he gave me a laundry list of fears disguised as “being prudent.”

Sound familiar?

Well after 30+ years in this business, I can tell you the #1 reason most aspiring investors never become actual investors isn’t lack of money, knowledge, or opportunities.

It’s fear. Plain

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Essential REI Cold Calling Tips: How to Leave Voicemails That Get Callbacks

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Cam Dunlap here with another helpful read on REI cold calling tips.

During a recent coaching call, I received this question:

“My virtual assistant and I have been doing some cold calling. If the call ends up going to voicemail, should we leave a message and phone number about why we’re calling, or should we call back again later?”

My short answer: Absolutely leave a message!

The longer explanation…

If you don’t leave a message, most people are going to immediately categorize you as a spam caller because many folks don’t answer calls that

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