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Dispositions·@tampabuyer86· 99d agoResource

Built a buyers list from scratch — 60 day breakdown

Started with zero cash buyers. Here's exactly how I got to 43 verified buyers in 60 days:

  1. Facebook groups — Joined every Tampa investor group, posted a deal. 12 DMs → vetted to 4 real buyers with proof of funds.
  2. Local REIA meetings — Attended 3 meetings, followed up on every card. 9 buyers.
  3. BiggerPockets forum — Posted about my deal. 3 actual buyers from 8 inquiries.
  4. Calling bandit signs — Drove around, called every "We Buy Houses" sign I found. 14 signs → 11 buyers.
  5. Title company referral — My closing agent referred 2 reliable, active buyers.

43 total, 29 with confirmed proof of funds. Quality beats quantity every time.

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@subtosam· 98d ago

The title company referral tip is criminally underused. They see every cash buyer transaction in the market — they know who actually closes.

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@sharpring3226· 4d ago

A tight local buyer list usually beats a huge national one. When a deal comes in, you already know who actually closes in that zip.

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@sharpring3226· 3d ago

Nice breakdown. I'd also tag each buyer by ZIP codes, price range, and close speed, then confirm proof of funds again when a real deal hits. A smaller list you can actually call is worth more than 500 stale contacts.