BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

530: Finding the “Hidden Gold” Most Investors Miss Both On & Off-Market

Nov 11, 2021
Nolan Gottlieb, a former college basketball player turned real estate investor, shares his inspiring journey and strategies for success. He reveals his six-step process for uncovering off-market properties, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and creative communication. Nolan discusses how passive income can provide long-lasting wealth, and he highlights his remarkable accomplishment of acquiring a fourteen-unit apartment building as a rookie. Tune in to discover how to find hidden gems in real estate and transform challenges into opportunities!
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ANECDOTE

Basketball and Real Estate Journey

  • Nolan Gottlieb, born with cystic fibrosis, persevered to play college basketball despite health challenges.
  • He later received a double lung transplant, changing his career path to real estate.
ADVICE

Finding Off-Market Deals

  • Find off-market properties by noting distressed houses and looking up owners in public records (QPublic).
  • Send handwritten notes expressing interest, then follow up with calls to warm the lead.
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Contacting Off-Market Sellers

  • Use WhitePages to find owner phone numbers after identifying them through public records.
  • Build rapport and understand sellers' needs before making offers, which can take multiple attempts.
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