Red Tags and Blue Roofs

by | Nov 17, 2014 | Talking to prospects, Ways and Plays

If you’re a drive around-type deal prospector and have enough sense to drive deep into tracts of established homes, then you know that this is where most abandoned houses are found. Occasionally, I’ve found them on busy streets where they’re obvious to heavy...

Dining with the Donners

by | Nov 12, 2014 | Ways and Plays

This past week my buddy Will and I ventured up through central California to visit fellow Bottomfeeder friends. Dennis Lanni treated us to a great lunch in Sacramento, rumored to be a favorite European eatery of former gubernator, Arnold Schwarzennegar. Also checked...

Cascading problems and perfect storms

by | Oct 17, 2014 | Ways and Plays

Ok, I’m going to turn up the heat on your thinking machine over the next few months. I’m willing to reveal several essential truths that I’ve discovered about finding opportunities. Tell me, what is the key to identifying owners who really, really...

DUMBING DOWN, LOOKING DOWN OR JUST NOT LOOKING?

by | Sep 18, 2014 | Ways and Plays

[Sorry that I’ve been MIA and flying under the radar a bit lately, too] Face it. You are obsessed with your smart phone. Your mind tells you that you must be connected or something terrible might happen. In reality, all a smart phone is, is a two way radio with other...

Exploiting every opportunity

by | Aug 4, 2014 | Ways and Plays

Do you remember the TV ads for the Popiel Pocket Fisherman? It was designed to offer a quick way to be fishing when you have limited time and don’t want to miss an opportunity to catch fish. Similarly, if you are committed to hunting (of fishing) for abandoned,...