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This question comes up all the time: “I set my buy box… so why am I not finding any deals?” If this sounds familiar, the issue usually isn’t the market — it’s how the buy box is being used. A buy box is meant to guide you, not eliminate every deal before you analyze it. When investors apply too many filters, especially with auction properties, they often filter out the very deals they should be looking at. Most buy boxes include: - Price range - Bed and bath count - Rehab comfort level - Financing limits The mistake happens when these become hard filters. Vacant only, Perfect condition, Exact bed/bath count. No cash-only deals. Once those filters are applied, deal flow dries up — not because deals don’t exist, but because nuance gets removed. Filters Miss the Details That Create Opportunity: “Occupied” doesn’t always mean occupied. Many auction properties are mislabeled. Some are vacant, some will be vacated before closing, and others just need verification. A quick drive-by or call can completely change the deal. “Cash-only” doesn’t always mean impossible.Some auctions require cash upfront but can be refinanced or temporarily funded. Filtering them out removes strong equity opportunities. Bed & bath count isn’t everything. A 2/1 or awkward layout might still work if the market supports it or if a simple change adds value. Instead of tightening your buy box, try this: - Keep only essential filters (location, rough price ceiling) - Let more deals come through - Analyze each deal individually and run the numbers conservatively This is how experienced investors find deals beginners miss. Your buy box shouldn’t protect you from deals — it should help you spot opportunity faster. If you’re not finding anything, don’t filter more, Analyze more. Ready for Help Finding Your First Deal? If you want hands-on help analyzing auction deals and structuring the right strategy: 👉 Book a call using the link to see if the investing program is a good fit.