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Ashley Gagne

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Structure a deal where everyone wins
Let’s talk about subject-to deals in commercial real estate—because this question comes up all the time. “Paul… isn’t that risky?” Short answer? Yes—if you do it wrong. Here’s the reality: Subject-to is not about trying to “get around” the system. It’s not a trick= It’s not a loophole. It’s not a shortcut. It’s a strategy—and it has to be handled with integrity. That means: 👉 Strong cash flow. 👉 Real reserves. 👉 Clear expectations. 👉 Conservative underwriting. If the deal only works on paper but falls apart in real life, it was never a good deal to begin with. Creative finance is powerful, but only when it’s built on solid fundamentals. And that brings me to the most important part. The goal is not just to get the deal. Too many investors get so focused on “winning” the property that they forget what real investing looks like. The goal is to structure a deal where everyone wins. The seller gets relief. The bank gets paid. You get a strong asset. The deal actually works long term. That’s the standard. Because real investing isn’t about taking advantage of people. It’s about solving problems the right way. That’s how you build a business that lasts.
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I concur 100%. The people that got me interested in real estate investing are all very successful and every one of them holds to the "we are here to help" philosophy. They always make sure that all parties involved win or they don't do it!
LIVE Virtual Workshop | TONIGHT (4/27) | 7 pm Eastern
You find a lead… you chase a deal… you get excited…and then it falls apart. So you reset. Again. And again. And again. Sound familiar? That cycle is where most people stay stuck. Not because they aren’t capable. Not because they aren’t working hard. Because they don’t have a real system. They’re relying on luck instead of structure. And in multifamily, that gets exhausting fast. More hustle doesn’t fix that. What fixes it? 👉 A repeatable deal engine. A way to consistently create opportunities, build pipeline, and generate real long-term cashflow instead of constantly chasing the next thing. That’s exactly what we’re diving into inside this Live Virtual Workshop. Real wealth doesn’t come from random deals. It comes from systems. It comes from consistency. It comes from knowing where the next opportunity is coming from before you need it. 📅 Monday, April 27th 🎯 Grab Your Spot HERE Drop a 🔥 below if I will see you tonight!
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I did attend, thank you!
🚨 Looking for a buyer? Read this FIRST.
Let me save you from a mistake that quietly kills deals. You finally find a deal…but it’s not a clean little apartment building. It’s: An RV park A mobile home park Some weird mixed-use setup And your first thought is: “Who the heck is going to buy this?” That’s where most people freeze. Here’s the truth: 👉 Unique deals don’t need MORE buyers… 👉 They need the RIGHT buyers. And those buyers are not on your generic list. They’re hiding in very specific places 🔍 Where to Find Buyers (That Actually Close) 1. Facebook Groups (Goldmine) 2. LinkedIn (Underrated Weapon) 3. THIS Community (Don’t Sleep on It) 4. Reddit (Yes, Seriously) 5. Targeted Email Lists The Real Lesson: Most wholesalers fail because they do this: Send niche deals to generic buyers. Pros do this match niche deals to niche buyers And when you do that? 🔥 Deals move faster 🔥 Buyers chase YOU 🔥 Spreads get bigger Want the full playbook on how to use these sources? Drop BUYER below and I’ll send it over.
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Don't believe everything you hear👂
Everyone in this room has been here: a broker tells you the deal is “clean, easy, and ready to cash flow.” I had one in East Texas: ➡️ Originally $1.2M, discounted to $1M ➡️ Long-term tenants, no major capex ➡️ Seller financing available Looked like the perfect wholesale play. But when I dug deeper, here’s what I found: 🚨 4 campers in the parking lot being used as housing 🚨 Overgrown, broken fences, potholes everywhere 🚨 24 pages of city code violations (feces in units, unsafe wiring, rotten roofs, blocked fire exits) And the kicker? The broker had never even visited the property. 👉 Here’s the lesson: Don’t trust the broker. You have to vet this info for yourself. Too many people lose money not because of the deal, but because they didn’t check behind the numbers or the story. That’s why I created this guide: Don’t Trust, Must Verify. Inside you’ll learn: ✅ The one question to always ask a broker (and what their answer really means) ✅ How to pull city records that expose hidden risks ✅ The exact checklist I use on every site visit ✅ How to use “bad deals” as practice that sharpens your skills If you want it, drop VERIFY below and I’ll send it your way.
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Hey Paul, the presentation with DealMachine went pretty well. I have had my subscription for about three years now but I don't use it as thoroughly as I could. I have a subscription to a foreclosure notification service that provides a list of new NEDs the day after they are filed. One would think that owners that are being served a Notice of Election and Demand would be motivated, not necessarily, but DM makes it quick and easy to evaluate and contact those that aren't totally upside down. I did however notice on tonight's presentation that some of the comercial properties listed on Crexi did not show up on DealMachine's map. FYI for those that signed up for the free trial that is not necessarily unusual, their build out is getting better and better depending on where you are searching. But for the most part the info is solid if they have been able to find it. I do however feel a little bit short changed to be excluded form the contest having not signed up for the free trial being an existing subscriber.😏 So happy deal finding to all of you that did take advantage of the free trial, DealMachine is a great group of people to work with!
The day I left the Empire
A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, I used to play it safe. W-2 job. Predictable income. Comfortable. But deep down… I knew I was capped. So I made some moves. 👉 Left the Empire of Corporate America 👉 Entered single-family real estate 👉 Started building something of my own And it worked…for a while. But I wasn’t free yet. If this story sound familiar...join me for the 3-Day Commercial Breakthrough Challenge beginning May the Fourth. ⚔️ Save your seat HERE It’s time for your breakthrough.
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I attended the one that started March 30 but I will attend this one as well. Thanks!
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Save your seat here gives me a page with a large 500 on it.?
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Chad Stevens
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Retired rancher learning how to supplement my income in the real estate investment business.

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