The Real Estate Investing Fast Track

I agreed to buy this Marysville, WA flip for $515K based on 10 pictures — then walked the property myself and found $35K in extra work I didn't know about. Instead of lowballing the seller, I tried a novation first, then renegotiated terms before price. Here's how we landed at $495K, and why that order matters. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series — Part 2 covers the property walkthrough, Part 3 cove...

Charles Weinraub is back on the show, breaking down the real estate brokerage he just launched after 4 years of building it behind the scenes. He's done over 1,000 deals, owns 153 rental units across Long Island, and has scaled a wholesale, flipping, and brokerage business into a real company with systems that run without him.   In this episode: -Why he launched his own brokerage -The personality...

Just closed a wholesale deal in Renton, WA — $30,000 assignment fee, $0 out of pocket. In this breakdown, I cover the 6-month-old direct mail lead, why I didn't negotiate the seller's price, how zoning research showed the lot could fit a house + DADU (worth more to a builder), and why repeat buyers make disposition easy. If you're in wholesaling, flipping, or real estate investing, this is a real,...

A pest control guy knocked on my door with zero appointment and 30 minutes later I had my credit card out. I had no plans to buy anything that day — so what changed my mind? In this week's lesson, I break down what he did right and how the same communication tactics apply directly to buying houses from sellers.   I also share a deal in Warwick, NY where a seller told me "no" on the first call — an...

Cole Ruud-Johnson is back, and we're not holding back. We kick things off with a wild story about a deal I almost gave away — a $30k lesson in patience, integrity, and why honoring your word is worth more than any single transaction. Then Cole and I get into what actually builds a lasting real estate business: reputation, relationships, and transparency. On AI: Cole breaks down what's actually use...

Real estate attorneys can be massive deal killers if you don’t know how to navigate them—even in non-attorney states. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to navigate the seller's attorney so you can protect your deals and keep your real estate business moving forward.   🤝 LET'S JV ON A DEAL! Have a wholesale deal in New York, Washington, or Delaware? Send it over! I’ll do the heavy...

In this episode I'm breaking down exactly how to wholesale a property on the MLS for top dollar — and more importantly, when to do it. I cover: When to consider putting your wholesale deal on the MLS How to have the transparent conversation with your seller What shady investors do wrong and how to do it the right way If your deal isn't moving on your private buyers list, the open market might be y...

I'm breaking down a wholesale deal in Ossining, New York that I thought I wholesaled for a good profit — until I saw what the buyer sold it for.   What you'll learn: -Why I underestimated the ARV and what it cost me -How to comp a property in a market you don't know well -Why you need to call 3-4 local agents before pricing any wholesale deal   Have a property to wholesale in the Hudson Valley, Se...

If your house is sitting on the MLS and you're starting to stress — stop.   In this video I break down: -Why your listing isn't getting the showings and offers you expected -The 3-week rule every house flipper needs to follow before making any moves -How to reduce your price the right way without leaving money on the table -What your days on market and comparables are actually telling you   If you...

In this Real Estate Weekly Deal Breakdown, I share how a rental property I bought in Monroe, NY for around $125,000 grew to nearly $200,000 in equity. I break down the purchase, financing, tenant situation, refinance strategy, and why buying and holding quality rental properties can be one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. If you're interested in real estate investing, rentals, wholesali...

A deal means NOTHING until it actually closes and funds. I share a real story about a $24,000 deal that almost died right before closing, plus why investors get into trouble counting money they don’t have yet. If you wholesale, flip, or invest in real estate, this lesson will save you a lot of stress and bad decisions.   Have a deal? Contact me 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 IG: @grego_37

In this interview, I sit down with investor Bryan Driscoll to talk about what’s happening in real estate marketing in 2026—pay per lead, PPC costs, AI tools, and what investors need to do to stay competitive. We also get into Bryan’s mission behind The Goodness Game and why giving back matters just as much as building a business. 📌 If you’re trying to generate more motivated seller leads in 2026,...

In this video, I break down 3 tactical things you NEED to be doing in 2026 to stay relevant and profitable in real estate investing. If you saw my last video, “The Truth About Real Estate Investing in 2026,” you know the market has already shifted. A lot of investors are feeling it — tighter deals, more competition, and sellers who are harder to reach than ever. So this is part two — how to take a...

In this episode, I break down exactly how buying a property with a squatter inside increased my net worth by over $200,000 — and why most investors would have walked away from this deal. The big lesson: you get paid in direct proportion to your ability to solve problems. Most investors won't touch deals like this — that's exactly where the money is.   Have a deal? Contact me 📩 greg@velocityhouseb...

Rental property investors — stop letting your mortgage servicer escrow your taxes & insurance. In this episode, I break down why you should NEVER let a bank or servicing company pay your taxes and insurance for you. I’m currently dealing with a servicer mistake that caused my payment to spike and it’s been a nightmare trying to fix. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ Why escrow accounts get screw...

In this episode of Real Estate Investing Fast Track, I break down a Greenwood Lake, NY wholesale deal that I didn’t even want to buy myself. But just because it wasn’t a deal for me doesn’t mean it wasn’t a deal for someone else. I got it under contract for $150K and assigned it for $168K, making an $18K profit with a smooth, transparent transaction from start to finish. I go over how I found it t...

I got paid $10,000 to buy a rental property — and it cash flows every single month. In this video I'm breaking down a real BRRRR deal I did in Monroe, New York step by step. How I found it, how I structured it, how I pulled $10K out at closing with zero out of pocket, and what the numbers look like today.   🏠 Selling or wholesaling in Seattle, Hudson Valley, or Delaware? 📧 greg@velocityhousebuye...

A seller tried to scam me on a wholesale deal in Westchester County. I'm breaking down exactly what happened, the red flags we missed, and the one thing you should always do before going into contract on a property. If you're wholesaling or flipping, this is happening more than you think. Got a crazy seller story? Drop it in the comments. 🏠 Selling or wholesaling in Seattle, Hudson Valley, or Del...

Bad vendors are part of the business — but knowing when to stand your ground is how you protect your business. I'm breaking down my 3-step process for dealing with difficult vendors, plus calling out a loan servicer I'm currently going to war with in real life. This stuff happens. You need to be ready for it. 🏠 Selling or wholesaling in Seattle, Hudson Valley, or Delaware? 📧 greg@velocityhousebu...

In part 3 of the Beacon, NY flip, I'm breaking down what happened when our highest offer buyer signed a non-contingent contract — and still couldn't close. Seven months, two buyers, and thousands in extra holding costs later, here's what I learned. -Always require a minimum 5-10% earnest money on non-contingent offers -Call the lender to vet your buyer — no matter what -Enforce your contract when...

In this week's deal breakdown, I bought a property in Newburgh, NY occupied — and ended up selling it directly to the tenant for a $58K profit. I'll walk you through how the deal came together, the negotiation, and the 3 lessons I took away from it.   🏠 Have a property in the Hudson Valley? Let's talk. 📧 velocityhousebuyers.com | 📲 @grego_37   Like & subscribe if you got value from this!

The real estate game has changed — and most people aren't talking about it. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly what's different about investing in real estate in 2026 and what you need to do to stay profitable.   In this video I cover: -Why competition has completely changed direct-to-seller marketing -Why a cash offer isn't the selling point it used to be -How the real estate market has shi...

👉 If you have a real deal, it will sell. If you’re struggling to dispo your deals, it’s not your buyer’s list or your market—it’s your numbers. I walk through real examples of deals that sold quickly vs. deals that didn’t sell at all, and explain why good deals sell themselves while bad deals sit. If you want to become a better wholesaler and close more deals, you need to understand this.   📩 Ha...

In this episode, I break down why a lot of real estate advice online doesn’t actually work in the real world. From co-living hype to investing nationwide, I explain what’s realistic—and what isn’t—based on 10+ years and 500+ deals. If you want to succeed in real estate, you need to focus on fundamentals, local markets, and real experience.   📩 Have a Deal?: Seattle WA | Hudson Valley NY | Delawar...

In this episode, I break down how I bought a rental property using owner financing at 0% interest—and how the seller essentially gave me a loan for free. I walk through the full deal: how I structured it, why the seller agreed, and how this property became a cash-flowing rental. This is a real example of how creative financing can help you buy deals—even at or near market value—if the terms make s...