Struggling to Find Deals? Here’s Where Smart Investors Look
At Tidal Loans, we know that finding great deals is the key to maximizing your returns. Whether you’re flipping or building your rental portfolio, uncovering deeply discounted properties gives you the edge. Here are some of our most successful investors’ best strategies to find off-market and undervalued deals!
Partner with Local Real Estate Wholesalers
Working with local wholesalers allows you to access distressed properties quickly without the legwork. Here’s how to make the most of it:
Subscribe to Wholesaler Lists – Get first access to new deals via their email blasts.
Define Your Criteria – Let them know exactly what you’re looking for, to receive ONLY relevant deals.
Kiss a lot of Frogs – You may have to analyze many deals to find the one. Having a system to underwrite deals quickly is key!
Understand Deposits – Be prepared for deposits ($2,500-$5,000), but vet wholesalers carefully to avoid scams.
Where to Find Wholesalers:
- Investor-focused Facebook groups & social media communities
- Local real estate meetups & networking events
- Online searches & investor directories
- Referrals from fellow investors
Find Motivated Sellers Through Public Records
Counties maintain public data on distressed properties—a goldmine for investors!
Best Public Records to Target:
- Delinquent tax records (owners behind on property taxes)
- Code violations (neglected properties)
- Fire-damaged properties
- Absentee owners (landlords tired of managing rentals)
- Pre-foreclosures (owners facing financial distress)
- Probate & divorce records (inherited & court-ordered sales)
How to Get These Lists:
- County Clerk’s Office – Request records directly (free but time-consuming).
- Data Providers – Purchase lists from PropStream, LeadVine, REIPro, or PropertyRadar for fast insights.
- DIY Research – Stack multiple lists (e.g., absentee + delinquent taxes) to pinpoint the most motivated sellers.
Other Creative Strategies to Ucover Discounted Deals
Expired Listings – Target properties that didn’t sell—owners may be more flexible on price.
Failed House Flips: Network with contractors, hard money lenders, and investor groups to find discounted, unfinished rehab projects from failed flips.
FSBO Workshops: Offer value-packed advice to sellers before they list.
Strategic Online Ads – Run Google & Facebook ads targeting homeowners looking to sell quickly.
SEO for Motivated Sellers – Optimize your website for “sell my house fast” searches to attract direct sellers.
Creative Data Correlation – Look beyond the obvious:
- Monitor obituaries for potential estate sales.
- Target empty nesters & growing families needing to sell fast.
Mobile Advertising – Turn your car or T-shirt into a marketing tool with “We Buy Houses Cash” messaging.
Direct Mail Marketing – One of the most effective ways to contact distressed property owners. Send postcards or letters from your public records & data lists for direct outreach.
- Ballpoint Marketing Provides high-quality, handwritten direct mail marketing solutions for real estate investors, helping them generate motivated seller leads with personalized, authentic messaging.
- ProspectsPLUS!: Offers a comprehensive suite of direct mail solutions tailored for real estate professionals, including customizable postcards and targeted mailing lists.
- PostcardMania: Provides design, printing, and mailing services with a focus on real estate marketing, helping investors create effective direct mail campaigns
Some Key Things in Regards Our Company
100% Financing for Experienced Investors: We offer up to 100% financing for experienced investors in select markets. ( Bridge only )
Who We Are: Tidal Loans is your direct lending partner, built and backed by real estate investors.
STR Financing: Dive into the world of short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) leveraging short-term rental income.
BRRR Strategy Simplified: Streamline your BRRR projects with Tidal Loans – we kickstart the refinance approval while your property undergoes transformation.
Quick Pre-Approvals: We issue term sheets 24 hours after submission.
No Appraisals Needed: We have loan options (bridge loans) where you can opt out of a full appraisal.
Secure Portal Access: All clients will receive a secure portal to upload documents and request draws.