385: How Dead End Deals Can Lead To Massive Paydays

Most investors walk away from messy title deals. Ryan McCreay runs toward them—and cashes in. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he uses DealMachine to uncover vacant, tax-delinquent properties, then leverages his skills as a licensed private investigator to track down long-lost heirs, resolve ownership issues, and claim six-figure equity. You’ll hear how he navigates intestate succession laws, handles negotiations with fractional owners, and even builds family trees to make the deal work. If you’ve ever skipped a property because it looked “too complicated,” this one’s for you.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Ryan McCreay’s Real Estate Businesses

4:01 - Texas Real Estate Laws For Deceased Property Owners

5:16 - Working With Wholesalers To Find Next Of Kin

8:17 - What If There’s No Family?

10:56 - Running Numbers Early In The Process

14:47 - What If There’s An Illegitimate Child?

15:57 - Why He Doesn’t Do Construction On Properties

17:55 - How The Conversations With Heirs Go

20:31 - Tracking Down Family Members & The Conversations

22:17 - Calculating Offers & Using Creative Finance

25:16 - What If A Family Member Just Pays Their Portion Of The Taxes?

26:50 - Trying This Approach For The First Time

29:20 - Being A Private Investigator

32:53 - Sellers That File Bankruptcy

35:19 - Why Does He Use DealMachine?

40:27 - How To Get In Touch With Ryan

41:27 - Closing Thoughts

43:26 - Outro

LINKS:

Ryan McCreay's Phone Number: 512-599-7576

Instagram: Ryan McCreay

https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccreay/

Website: Solid Offer Now

https://solidoffernow.com/

Instagram: David Lecko

https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

Website: DealMachine

https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

Instagram: Ryan Haywood

https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

Website: Heritage Home Investments

https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/