Episode 82: 3 Types of Deals You Can Do in Real Estate Today

Episode 82: 3 Types of Deals You Can Do in Real Estate Today

Author: Johnoson Crutchfield January 14, 2025 Duration: 8:24
In this episode of Grab The Map Podcast, John Crutchfield, the owner of Grab The Map Properties, discusses three real estate investment deals encountered in the first week of 2025. The deals feature various scenarios, including a distress sale from a jailed seller in need of bond money, a property in Amarillo with a tenant issue, and a subject-to sale in Fort Worth. John explains how his team addressed each situation, the financials involved, and the strategies used to turn these properties into profitable investments. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of identifying motivated sellers and offers information on a 90-day challenge and coaching for aspiring real estate investors. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Grab The Map Podcast 00:59 Deal One: Jailhouse Distress Property 02:43 Deal Two: Amarillo Tenant Challenge 04:54 Deal Three: Fort Worth Subject-To Deal 06:42 Conclusion and Opportunities Key Takeaways: · Actively look for motivated sellers facing property or personal distress (e.g. sellers in jail, with tenants, needing cash quickly) and structure deals to solve their problems. · Leverage creative financing strategies like subject-to offers and lease-options to acquire properties with little upfront capital. · Implement a consistent lead generation system, like cold calling for-sale-by-owner properties, to uncover off-market opportunities. · Consider running your own 90-day real estate investing challenge to learn strategies and build accountability with others. · Reach out to the podcast host for potential coaching or mentorship to get guidance on building your own successful real estate investing business. If you are interested investing in real estate and make connections, shoot an email at grabthemap@gmail.com. Read on some of our blogpost http://grabthemap.com/.

There's a lot of noise out there about building wealth, but for many, the tangible path of real estate remains compelling yet shrouded in mystery. The Grab the Map Podcast: Real Estate Investing Info and Advice for All of Us cuts through that fog with a grounded, accessible approach. Hosted by active investor Johnoson Crutchfield, this isn't a theoretical lecture; it's a conversation from the trenches, designed to build both your practical knowledge and the mental framework necessary for success. Each episode feels like a direct dialogue, whether Johnoson is sharing hard-won advice from his own deals or sitting down with a variety of guests to explore different angles and strategies within the industry. What sets this podcast apart is its genuine responsiveness-listener feedback actively shapes the content, ensuring the topics covered are the ones you actually need. The tone is refreshingly straightforward and inclusive, speaking to both newcomers figuring out their first step and seasoned investors looking to refine their approach. You'll find a blend of actionable tactics, broader discussions on the cultural and societal aspects of property, and a consistent emphasis on building a sustainable investor's mindset. If you're tired of hype and looking for a real, unvarnished look at how real estate investing works for everyday people, this is a place to start. Johnoson extends an open invitation to share your own journey, reinforcing the community-focused spirit of the entire project.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

The Grab the Map Podcast: Real Estate Investing Info and Advice for All of Us
Podcast Episodes
Episode 15: What's the Worst Thing that Can Happen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:24
Shownotes: What's really stopping you from taking the next step? Is it fear of losing money, making a mistake, or finding out you're not as ready as you hoped? In this solo episode of the Grab the Map Podcast, host John…
Episode 14: The CoronaVirus and the Real Estate Market [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
What happens to real estate when the world stops? What should investors do when businesses close, tenants lose jobs, lenders pull back, and uncertainty dominates every headline? In this episode of the Grab the Map Podcas…
Episode 12: Being Married to an Investor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:52
Shownotes: What happens to a marriage when one partner becomes obsessed with growth, deals, and opportunity? How do you balance ambition with family, stability, and sanity? And what does the non-investor spouse actually…
Episode 11: This Guy Did His First Deal with his 401k [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:22
Shownotes: What if the biggest thing holding you back from real estate investing isn't money—but certainty? What if you've done everything “right,” worked for years, contributed to retirement… yet the math still doesn't…
Episode 10: Deals I'm Doing Now! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:56
Shownotes: What does an active real estate investor's deal flow actually look like—not the flashy Instagram version, but the real numbers, real properties, and real work? How many deals can you realistically do in 60 day…
Episode 9: A 5 Year Old Tells Us the Importance of Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:46
Shownotes: What if our understanding of money, success, and purpose was clearer when we were five years old than it is now? In a world obsessed with hustle, net worth, and financial milestones, have we forgotten what act…
Episode 8: Having Friends that are Investors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24
Shownotes: Have you ever felt misunderstood when talking about real estate investing with friends who don't invest? Do conversations about deals, leverage, or long-term strategy fall flat—or worse, create tension? What i…
Episode 7: A 7 Year Old Investor in the Making [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
Shownotes: What if the principles of wealth-building, freedom, and intentional living were so simple that even a 7-year-old could explain them? What if the biggest lessons about money, investing, and life didn't come fro…

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