Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast How Criminals Steal Houses!
Jan 15, 2026
Logan Fullmer, a real estate investor with a knack for solving title and ownership issues, shares his journey from a troubled youth to uncovering real estate scams. He reveals how criminals exploit abandoned properties through fraudulent deeds and discusses cases involving straw buyers and forged documents. Logan also shares tips on navigating complex real estate transactions and how to protect vulnerable property owners from scams. His insights into the increasing risks of fraud in today’s market are both alarming and eye-opening!
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Teen Counterfeiting That Nearly Ruined Him
- Logan Fullmer describes making counterfeit bills as a teen, converting them at small businesses and buying a car with the proceeds.
- He got arrested, interrogated without rights warnings, and avoided prosecution after co-conspirators died and legal errors were found.
Childhood Eviction That Shaped Ambition
- Logan recounts the family eviction where sheriff's movers dumped their belongings after his dad defaulted on seller-financed payments.
- That humiliation and instability shaped his drive to avoid poverty and chase quick money later in life.
Buy Distressed Lots To Limit Downside
- Do seek out properties with title problems, delinquent taxes, or missing owners as lower-risk entry points into real estate.
- Use small cash offers to acquire troubled lots and accept longer timelines to fix title issues.