Here's What Changed Everything Let me be real with you for a minute... After burning through $60,000 on guru programs, watching VA teams come and go, and seeing countless "hot leads" vanish into thin air, I was THIS close to calling it quits. Know that feeling? When you're doing everything "right" but still... ✅ Marketing campaigns that go nowhere ✅ Follow-ups falling through cracks ✅ Deals slipping away at the last minute ✅ That constant question: "Am I missing something?" Then it hit me during a random Monopoly game with my kids (funny how clarity strikes when you least expect it) 🎲 We've all been playing the real estate game completely WRONG. In this quick video, I'm sharing the exact revelation that transformed our business (and is now helping our community members consistently generate $10k-$100k months). You'll discover: ✅ The 4 critical stages every profitable deal MUST go through ✅ Why most investors keep starting over at "GO" ✅ How to keep multiple deals moving simultaneously ✅ The simple system that changed everything Here's what Tami, one of our members, just shared: "If I could begin again, I would pay $4,000 for the DB Investing Guide spreadsheet and Loom. It provides clarity and focus and no BS. It would have saved me so much time, money, and learning experiences (aka failures)! Amazing!" Does this sound like you? ❓ Overwhelmed by all the moving pieces? ❓ Questioning what actually works? ❓ Wishing for a proven path? ❓ Ready for real change? The truth? You don't need: ❌ A perfect market ❌ Expensive software ❌ Huge marketing budgets ❌ An army of VAs 🔥 You just need the right SYSTEM. 🎲 Drop "CLARITY" below and share your biggest real estate struggle. I'll personally respond with specific insights from our system that can help. For those ready for transformation: We're opening limited spots in our Journey to a Deal Full Immersion program where we build this entire system FOR YOU. Watch the video, take notes, and see if you're ready for real change.

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

DAILY WORKFLOW CHECKLIST ------------------------------------------ 1. ⬜ Check Tasks 2. ⬜ Process Manual Actions 3. ⬜ Clear Inbox Messages 4. ⬜ Update Contact Statuses 5. ⬜ Schedule Follow-ups QUICK OVERVIEW Objective Master your Deal Boss inbox to convert conversations into closed deals through efficient processing, proper tagging, and systematic follow-up. Key Concepts - Every conversation represents potential revenue - Systematic processing ensures no opportunities are missed - Proper tagging drives automated follow-up - Stage progression moves leads toward closing Expected Outcomes - Clean, organized inbox - Clear follow-up strategy - Maximized conversion opportunities - Efficient lead processing DETAILED GUIDE Part 1: Essential Tags and When to Use Them Status Tags: • "Status Wrong" - Use when contact confirms wrong number - Number disconnected - Clearly not the intended recipient → Action: System automatically cycles to next available phone number Motivation-Based Tags: • "It's Not You, It's Me" (90-day follow-up) - Use when contact owns property but shows zero motivation - Example: "I'm not interested in selling at all" - Automatically marks phone as correct - Moves contact to Stage 2 pipeline • "Dreamer" (60-day follow-up) - Use when contact has unrealistic expectations - Example: Asking $500k for an $80k property - Indicates correct contact but price alignment needed • "Fisherman" (60-day follow-up) - Use when contact says "just make me an offer" - Shows interest but no real motivation - Requires nurturing and follow-up Part 2: Lead Tags and Pipeline Movement Lead Classification Tags: • "Lead Verified" - Use when contact shows genuine interest - Confirms property ownership - Willing to discuss selling → Moves to Stage 4 pipeline for active follow-up • "Quick and Dirty" - Use for rapid processing - Automatically marks phone as correct - Moves to appropriate pipeline for immediate action Stage-Specific Tags: • "Deal Stalking" (30-day follow-up)