Real Estate Investing for Beginners, How To, Cash vs. Creative Deal - EP. 37

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This week’s episode breaks down a real property in Sylvania, Ohio. 3010 Elmwood Drive, I'll be showing both a cash and creative deal analysis so you can see how real investors run the numbers. If you’re a beginner wholesaler, cash buyer, or struggling investor, this video will help you learn how to spot a good deal vs. a bad one.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

~How to calculate ARV and true rental value

~Why some deals are “no-go” (even after a price cut)

~Tools and checklists for fast, accurate analysis

~Tools, free checklists, and a call to break down your deal (link below!)

I'm Chris Thompson, a second-generation investor & realtor with 19 years in the business, shows step-by-step how to calculate ARV, rents, cash flow, and why some homes are just not worth the price. You’ll get real tools, tips, and strategies that can help you close your first deal or your next one without wasting time or money. Whether you’re trying to learn how to invest smarter or simply avoid losing money, this deal breakdown will give you the clarity you need.

Beginners, Wholesalers, & Cash Buyers, are you struggling to start or grow your Real estate Investing? .

Welcome back to the Corner Barn Podcast—your go-to spot for turning hidden houses into hot deals! I’m Chris Thompson, aka That Bearded Guy and The Creative Guy. Every week I take you behind the scenes as I show you how to break down a real deal I find randomly on the internet—for cash and creative financing.

💡 Whether you want to build a rental portfolio, flip with flair, or wholesale creatively, this podcast is packed with actionable steps and a whole lot of good energy to keep you moving forward.

📲 Want to level up? Head over to ChrisThompsonTeam.com to: ~ Grab my free creative financing calculator ~ Download my creative deal checklist and contract ~ Even book a call with me to walk through your next deal, together ~ Free download my property inspection check list! You'll want this even more if you are buying out of state and rely on others (like local boots on the ground or a bird dog) to view a property for you. Remember: You can do it solo, or bring me in to help close it like a boss.

🛠️ Tools I Use in This Episode:
➡️https://theinvestnest.com?fpr=chris46 (Cut & Paste the link to receive 1 week free) Use Code: ChrisThopsonRealEstate at check out to get 50% off your 1st month & a 1 week FREE Trial.
➡️https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datase... Check HUD fair market rent pricing.
➡️ Bankrate.com Free mortgage calculator

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I’ll see you next week when we dig into another random property and turn it into a cash machine or a creative win. Until then—keep hustlin’, keep creatin’, and keep stacking those wins! 👊 Bearded Guy Out.

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0:00 – Introduction: Who Should Watch (new/struggling wholesalers, cash buyers)
0:20 – Show Overview: Weekly random house analysis for cash and creative deals
0:44 – Episode Focus: Sylvania, Ohio – 3010 Elmwood Drive
0:57 – Property Details: Price, bedrooms, size, location, recent updates
2:35 – Market Days and Competition: Days on market, pricing trends, local comparables
4:50 – Value Assessment: ARV estimation and initial thoughts on renovations
5:32 – Deal Analysis: Using InvestNest, price cut history, rent estimates
9:11 – HUD/Section 8 Rents: Government rent amounts and personal estimation process
10:22 – Calculations: Taxes, insurance, management fee, expenses
11:00 – Monthly Numbers: Cash flow analysis with negative outcome
12:10 – Cash Deal Breakdown: Why the numbers don’t work
12:41 – Creative Deal Analysis: Exploring seller finance scenario
14:14 – PITI Calculation: Total monthly payment for creative deal
14:33 – Rent vs. Payment: Negative cash flow, even with creative structure
15:30 – Playing With Numbers: Experimenting with lower purchase prices
16:25 – Summary: Final thoughts, learning outcomes, not every property is a deal

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