Let’s give a big shoutout to Ramel D. for officially graduating from the 1-on-1 Auction Property Academy 👏🏽🔥 When Ramel first came into the program, he was doing what a lot of investors do at the beginning: - Looking at too many strategies - Unsure how to tell if the numbers actually worked - No clear system for due diligence - Didn’t know how to create a proper Scope of Work for renovations Fast forward ⏩ Ramel now has: ✅ Clear clarity on his investing strategy ✅ The ability to confidently run numbers on multiple properties ✅ Experience touring potential deals in person ✅ A plan to submit an offer within the next 6 weeks One of the biggest wins wasn’t just knowledge — it was community & connections. Through the process, Ramel built real relationships with: - Realtors in his market - Lenders - Contractors he can actually rely on What made the biggest difference? 👉 Market-specific 1-on-1 coaching. We broke down real deals in his exact neighborhood — running comps, lien searches, due diligence, and walking through the numbers step by step. Plus, having direct access to ask questions in real time removed so much guesswork and hesitation. This is exactly why I love this community — watching people go from overwhelmed to confident and moving is the goal every single time. 💭 If you’re watching this and feel stuck, unsure which strategy to choose, or second-guessing every deal you look at — you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Drop a comment on what your biggest struggle has been so far & I'll personally reach out. Let’s get it 🚀

One thing I’ve noticed (both in my own journey and from talking to many of you) is that auction deals often feel more intimidating than they actually are. And most of the time, it’s not because the deals are bad — it’s because there are a lot of unknowns. So for today’s post, I wanted to share something simple and practical for us to break through those barriers: 👉 The biggest reason most people hesitate on auction opportunities is uncertainty — not lack of money or experience. Uncertainty around things like: - whether the numbers make sense - how much rehab the property actually needs - how to confirm liens or title - how to calculate a max bid you can feel good about - what the real profit looks like after everything is paid Here’s a quick framework you can use to make the process feel a lot more manageable: 1️⃣ Start with the numbers — always. Run ARV → estimated rehab → holding → selling → profit. If the spread works, then go deeper. 2️⃣ Categorize the rehab. You don’t need a full inspection to know the difference between: - light cosmetic - moderate interior updates - full repair / structural concerns This alone keeps you from walking into surprises. 3️⃣ Do fast due diligence. Checking taxes, permits, violations, and liens takes minutes — and clears up most of the uncertainty right away. 4️⃣ Set a max bid you trust. Once you calculate it, stick to it. Auctions move fast, but your decision-making shouldn’t. If you focus on these four steps consistently, you’ll feel a lot more confident and far less overwhelmed. If you want more support with this process… I’m reopening the doors to my Group Coaching Program, where I walk you through this step-by-step and help you get fully comfortable evaluating, bidding, and closing on auction properties. If you’ve been wanting guidance or you’d like help building out your strategy… 👉 You can book a call to go over program details and see if it’s a good fit. https://calendly.com/tiiffxny/new-meeting?month=2025-08

Hey Investors! Im creating a tab for the community to be able to ask questions as i've been getting a ton of questions in my messages & think we can all benefit from Q&As. Just remember, no question is too small so drop them as a post on here👇🏼