KEY TAKEAWAYS Just dropped major knowledge on how to bring clarity to your real estate investing journey. Let's break down the exact steps you need to take RIGHT NOW: First Critical Step: Identify Your Buyer Local individual players • Local investment businesses • Big buyers/hedge funds (Anchors) Remember: Never get a property under contract until you know who's buying it. Set Your Market Baseline (Do This Today): • Go to bestplaces.net • Look up your target market • Document these 3 crucial metrics: Buyer Classification System: 🐟 Catfish: Wholesalers claiming to be buyers 🎲 Wild Cards: Small investors, need verification 🎮 Players: Verified buyers, 2-3 deals/quarter ⚓ Anchors: Large portfolio buyers, unlimited capacity Pro Tip: Don't mark anyone as a qualified buyer unless you have these 3 pieces: - Their specific market - Their exit strategy - Their preferred asset type Problems You Can Solve (Your Market Opportunities): - Financial hardships • Personal life situations - Disaster/regulatory problems - Legal issues 💡 Remember: The world NEEDS investors to solve these problems. Banks won't do it. Government can't do it. But YOU can. Keep this guide handy - it's your roadmap to clarity in real estate investing. Every successful deal starts with knowing exactly who you're serving and what problem you're solving. 🔑 IMPLEMENTATION TIP: The fastest way to get clarity is to start mapping this out for your specific market TODAY. Still have questions about implementing this framework in your market? I'm currently doing complimentary 1-on-1 strategy calls to help serious investors get crystal clear on their path forward. Just DM me "Strategy Call" and let's map out your specific game plan together. -Eric Howell Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway. I read and respond to every one. #buyer #help #Wheretostart