The Real Estate Investing Fast Track

In this episode, I break down why acting with urgency is one of the most important skills in real estate investing. The reality is simple—good deals don’t last, and if you’re slow to act, someone else will take the opportunity. If you’re wholesaling, flipping, or working with off-market sellers, this is a lesson you need to understand if you want more deal flow.   📩 Have a deal in: Hudson Valley...

Despite all the headaches, the deal still ended up being profitable—but it came with some hard lessons. In this video I cover: Why having a great title company can make or break a deal How a bad buyer contract can waste months of your time Why problem solving is the most important skill in real estate investing How difficult deals often keep the competition away If you’re wholesaling, flipping, or...

What does Team USA winning the gold medal in hockey have to do with real estate investing? In this episode, I break down three powerful lessons from the USA vs. Canada gold medal game and how they directly apply to success in real estate and business. From losing deals even when you do everything right, to how just one or two key plays can change everything, there are powerful parallels between sp...

In real estate, the highest offer doesn’t always win the deal. In this episode, I break down how I was able to buy a property without being the highest bidder. By understanding the seller’s situation and bringing other things to the table, I was able to structure a deal that worked for both of us—and that’s where real opportunities are created.   Questions about this deal? greg@velocityhousebuyers...

When in doubt… just make the offer. In this episode, I break down the simple rule that has helped me close over 500 real estate deals: leads, offers, follow-up. That’s it. If you’re struggling to get deals in wholesale real estate or off-market investing, chances are you’re not making enough offers or not following up consistently!   Have a deal in the Hudson Valley NY, Seattle WA or Delaware? gre...

In this episode, I break down my first rental property and how it increased my net worth by over $200,000. I share how I bought it for $65,000, refinanced it using the BRRRR strategy, built massive equity, and now collect strong monthly cash flow. If you want to build wealth through rental properties, buy and hold real estate, or wholesaling, this is a real case study of what’s possible.   Have a...

Why every real estate investor needs a good title company. After 500+ deals, I’ve learned that most profitable properties come with title issues—liens, judgments, and delays. In this video, I explain what title companies do, why they matter, and how the right one can save your deals. If you’re a real estate wholesaler, flipper, or investor, this is a relationship you can’t afford to get wrong.   H...

In this episode of Real Estate Deal Breakdown, I walk you through a $24,000 wholesale deal in New Windsor, NY — a mobile home on land I normally wouldn’t touch. I explain why I took the deal, how I beat out other investors, and why knowing your market can give you a huge advantage.   💡 Interested in wholesaling or partnering on a deal? 📧 Email: greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 Instagram: @grego_3...

This is Part 2 of my 1031 Exchange breakdown — where I walk you through the exact numbers behind buying the neighbor’s unit.   Quick snapshot of the deal: • Sold original condo for $70,000 (as-is) • Bought neighbor’s unit for $92,500 • ~$25K–$30K in built-in equity • ~18% cash-on-cash return on money out of pocket • ~$6,000/year projected net cash flow Instead of spending $50K renovating or paying...

In this week’s Real Estate Weekly Lesson, I talk about why it’s smart to disclose everything you know about a property when you’re flipping, wholesaling, or renting. Too many people try to hide issues in this business, and it almost always comes back to bite them. Full disclosure protects you, builds trust, and keeps you out of legal and financial trouble. If you want to be in this business long-t...

In this Real Estate Deal Breakdown, I walk through a JV wholesale deal outside my main market that turned into a $23,000 profit. Someone reached out to me with a deal in upstate New York—an area I don’t normally operate in. I’ll show you how we evaluated the opportunity, found a local buyer, structured the JV, and got the deal closed for a true win-win. You’ll learn: • How to JV deals outside your...

In this video, I break down exactly how to run comps in a shifting market, how I personally analyze deals today, and how you should be underwriting properties so you don’t overpay or get stuck holding inventory.   You’ll learn: -Why sold comps matter less in changing markets -How to use active listings to gauge true competition -How pending sales reveal real-time demand -Why days on market can kil...

In this video, I break down why Joint Venture (JV) deals are one of my favorite strategies in real estate and how they create true win-win situations.   I explain: -What a JV deal is -Why out-of-state, local, and new investors can benefit -How JV deals can actually make you more money -Real examples from deals I’ve done   If you have a deal in Seattle, the Hudson Valley, or Delaware, I’m either a...

In this video, I break down how real estate investors use a 1031 exchange to trade up properties and grow their portfolio without triggering capital gains taxes. I walk through when a 1031 exchange makes sense, how it works in real life, and common mistakes investors make when trying to upgrade properties. If you’re selling a rental, thinking about scaling, or want to understand how investors recy...

In this Real Estate Weekly Deal Breakdown, I walk through a real-life deal where I sold a problem rental and used a 1031 exchange to buy the neighbor’s unit instead. This condo was a nightmare—bad tenant, eviction, major damage, a contractor who stole money, and numbers that no longer made sense. I break down why rehabbing it didn’t work, why selling outright would’ve crushed me with taxes, and ho...

Seller Shopping Your Offer? Here’s How to Still Get the Deal If you’re doing off-market marketing, this will happen—sellers take your offer and shop it around to other investors. The question is: how do you respond without losing the deal? In this Real Estate Weekly Lesson, I share real-world strategies I’ve used across 500+ closed deals to: Figure out if a seller is bluffing or serious Ask the ri...

In this REI deal breakdown, I walk through a real wholesale deal and explain what every wholesaler needs in their contract to protect themselves when things go wrong. This deal happened in Washington State and included a buyer backing out on the day of closing, unexpected property damage, and a tight timeline — but strong contract language made all the difference.   If you’re in the Hudson Valley,...

Contracts get breached in real estate — it’s something every investor will face at some point. In this video, I explain what to do when a buyer backs out, a seller cancels, or a real estate deal falls apart. I cover how to protect your earnest money deposit, enforce contracts, handle contingencies, and navigate breached contracts like a pro. If you’ve been in real estate for a while, you know this...

Real estate investing isn’t all wins. If you’re flipping houses, wholesaling, or doing direct-to-seller marketing, the lows are part of the game. In this REI Weekly Lesson, I break down how to deal with rejection, resistance, and failure in off-market real estate — and why most investors quit before the success shows up. If you’re not getting rejected, you’re probably not trying hard enough.   🏠...

This Seattle house flip should have been a winner — but it wasn’t. In this video, I break down a real deal that ended up losing about $4,000 and explain exactly what went wrong. From pricing and market shifts to demand, inspections, and seller leverage, this deal is a perfect example of why real estate investing isn’t always clean or predictable. If you got value, like the video, subscribe, and dr...

When should you sell a rental property? Most investors say never sell — but after 10+ years and nearly 500 deals, I can tell you that isn’t always true. In this REI Weekly Lesson, I break down when it actually makes sense to sell, how to think about return on equity, and why peace of mind and portfolio optimization matter.   Have a house to sell? Hudson Valley, Delaware, or Seattle 📧 greg@velocit...

In this week’s Real Estate Deal Breakdown, I show how a simple referral turned into a $20,000 wholesale deal in Puyallup, WA — with zero marketing cost.   I break down: • How the referral came in • Why the deal wasn’t right for me • How I assigned it in under 6 hours • The transparency that keeps agents sending referrals • Why referral leads are often your most profitable leads   If you’re in WA,...

Biggest Lies Miniseries: Myth #5 Most investors think they need to scale to succeed — big teams, big overhead, big chaos. But after 10+ years and 450+ deals, I can tell you the truth: you can build a highly profitable real estate business that supports your dream lifestyle without scaling at all. Start with the life you want — then build the real estate business that supports it.   📍 Want to work...

Curious how one direct mail lead turned into a $35K payday? 💸 In my latest deal breakdown, I’m walking you through the exact steps behind a wholesale win in Ossining, NY—from a forgotten postcard to a signed contract and a clean, fast close. 🏡 You’ll see how the lead came in, the negotiation that made the numbers work, and the strategy behind choosing a wholesale exit in a high-end market. Plus,...

🚀 New Investor Interview: In this conversation, Jayme Lyttle breaks down the systems, leadership decisions, and marketing discipline behind scaling a modern real estate operation. We get into what actually drives consistent deal flow, how to build a team that executes, and why choosing the right channels matters more than chasing every shiny tactic. If you’re focused on structure, scale, and sust...