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A realtor looked at my car and said I couldn't afford Meadowbrook Estates. Refused to show me the house. So I bought it with cash for $670K. Flipped it. Then bought a second house for $800K. 🏡💰
Here's how I did it.
A realtor looked at my car and said I couldn't afford Meadowbrook Estates. Refused to show me the house. So I bought it with cash for $670K. Flipped it. Then bought a second house for $800K. 🏡💰
Here's how I did it.
The realtor looked at my 10-year-old car and made a decision. I didn't belong in this neighborhood. The houses here went for $700K+. My pre-approval letter was for $450K.
She said I should look at "more suitable" properties. Starter homes. Condos. Something "realistic for someone in my position."
She didn't ask about my position. She just assumed.
What she didn't know:
The $450K pre-approval wasn't my limit. It was strategy. I had significantly more in cash from rental properties I'd sold, commercial deals that closed, and a portfolio I'd been building for 10 years.
But I'd learned early: showing all your cards drives up prices. Let people underestimate you. Then move.
The house she wouldn't show me had been on the market for 4 months. Listed at $725K. No offers.
I researched everything:
Property records (bought for $310K 18 years ago)
Showing activity (23 showings, zero offers)
Comps (similar houses selling for $650K-$700K)
The drainage easement issue that made buyers hesitate
I called a different agent. Made an offer: $650K cash, 7-day close.
The sellers countered at $700K. Said my offer was insulting.
So I withdrew. Completely. Let them sit with the knowledge that a serious cash buyer had walked away.
Then I bought a different house three streets over in Ridgeline Park for $400K cash. Renovated it for $60K. Sold it for $560K in 11 days.
Why? Because real estate agents talk. When a house sells for $50K over neighborhood average, people notice.
Two weeks later, the Meadowbrook house dropped to $715K. Then $695K. Six months on market. Two price drops. Still no offers.
I came back with a second offer: $670K cash, 14-day close, proof of funds attached.
They accepted in 12 hours.
I lived in the house for 8 months. Put $32K into cosmetic updates. Listed it at $795K. Sold for $780K.
Profit: $93K. But that wasn't the point.
Before I listed it, I bought a second house in Meadowbrook. Bigger. Better located. Listed at $850K. Offered $760K cash. Closed in 10 days.
The realtor who dismissed me saw the transactions. They're public record. She reached out six weeks later wanting to "work together."
I politely declined.
I still live in that second house. Worth $950K now. Bought for $800K. Owned outright. No mortgage.
Not because I needed to prove her wrong. But because I proved myself right.
🎯 What You'll Learn: → How to use pre-approval letters strategically (don't show your full hand) → Why being underestimated is a negotiating advantage → How to identify overpriced properties with motivated sellers → The power of all-cash offers with proof of funds → How walking away creates pressure in negotiations → Why building a track record matters more than defending yourself → Strategic renovation for maximum ROI in under 3 months → How to operate in markets "above your price range"
This isn't about revenge. It's about building wealth quietly while others build appearances.


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⚠️ INVESTING NOTE: This video describes personal real estate investment experiences. Real estate markets vary by location and timeframe. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with licensed professionals before making investment decisions.

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