I was having a real, honest conversation with someone in this space a while back. We were both talking about the ups and downs of real estate, the delayed closings, the deals that look solid and suddenly collapse, the months where everything feels slow at the same time. And then he said something that stuck with me. He told me he had something on the side backing up his real estate business. Something steady. Something that didn’t depend on whether a deal closed this week or next month. At first, I didn’t think much of it. But the more I listened… the more it made sense. Because if we’re being honest, real estate is powerful, but it can also be unpredictable. So I decided to do the same thing. I didn’t jump in as an expert. I didn’t know everything. I made mistakes. I doubted myself. I questioned if I was stretching myself too much. But I stayed consistent. And slowly… I started seeing the results I had been praying for. Now that side hustle is bringing in consistent 4-figure to 5-figure income monthly. And the shift it has created in my life is deeper than just numbers. I don’t operate from pressure anymore. I don’t panic when a deal delays. I don’t feel like everything depends on one closing. It gave me stability. It gave me peace. And honestly… it gave me confidence again. If you’re in real estate and you’ve been quietly feeling that pressure, like you need something to back you up but don’t know where to start, I get it. That one conversation changed everything for me. Maybe it can for you too. My inbox is open if you want to talk. https://shorturl.at/gEzV5

One of the biggest fears I hear from new investors is this: “Okay… but what happens if I actually win?” So let’s break it down step-by-step so you know exactly what to expect from 3rd party auctioneers. Step 1: You Win the Bid 🎉 Once the auction ends and you’re the highest bidder, you’ll receive a confirmation from the platform. At this point: - You'll get an email from everything they need from you (IE: purchase contract, Escrow deposit, LLC documentation) - You want to start sending details to your lender - The clock starts ticking. This is why preparation matters before you bid. Step 2: Deposit Is Due (Usually Within 24-48 Hours) You'll have to go to your bank to wire this to ensure it's being sent to the correct place. Example: If you win at $100,000 and the deposit is 10%, you’ll need to wire $10,000 quickly. This is not the full purchase amount — just your earnest money to secure the deal. Which will later be discounted from the closing costs. If you fail to send it?You risk losing your bidding privileges. Step 3: Final Payment Timeline Typically, you’ll have around 30-45 days (sometimes less) to close. During this time: - You finalize financing (hard money, private lender, or cash) - Title work is completed - Any outstanding issues are reviewed This is why I always tell students:👉 Have your lender lined up BEFORE you bid. If you wait until after you win, you’re already behind. Step 4: Closing Once funds are wired and documents are signed, the property officially transfers to you. Now you: - Receive ownership - Secure the property - Change utilities - Begin your renovation! Have some capital saved up and are ready to buy your 1st or 2nd investment property? - Schedule a call here for a quick strategy sesh with me & to see if maybe auction investing is a good fit for you!