How Successful Real Estate Investors Are Closing Deals in a Down Market (2025 Strategy)

In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to close deals in today’s tougher market. We’re seeing a lot of fear out there — but also a lot of opportunity if you’re willing to stay in the game.

Tucker shares how he's handling his most expensive build ever, why he's intentionally slow-playing certain projects, and what we've learned from real-time client wins in places like LA, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. These investors aren’t lucky — they’re creative, obsessed with sales, and fully committed.

We talk through:

• How to survive and thrive during a “maintenance year”
• Creative ways to structure deals in a high-interest, low-demand market
• Why being half-in, half-out is killing a lot of real estate businesses
• Real examples of clients turning leads into revenue in hard markets

If you’re serious about real estate in 2025, this is the kind of conversation that keeps you sharp and in motion.

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