418: 14 Deals in 16 Months: How Alex Camacho Found his Mastery in Deal Finding

11/19/20 • 66 min

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Alex Camacho has had quite an interesting career path, and he’s just getting started! From a bank teller, to the mortgage business, to property management, and even Airbnb arbitraging, Alex took his time in acquiring the skills to succeed in real estate.

In this episode, you’ll hear Alex talk about how he became successful at locking down deals, finding the “pain points” of sellers, and how to have empathy when closing. You’ll also hear how he analyzed over 5,000+ deals, leading him at one point to close on 8 deals in one month (seriously!)

You’ll hear Alex go through his off and on-market strategies, and how to steer clear of deals that won’t make the cut. In just 16 months on his own, he’s done 14 deals, some with six-figure profits (each), and how he’s using social media to get even more!

In This Episode We Cover:

The importance of apprenticeships in real estate
The art of saying “no” as you grow into your role
Why it’s crucial to surround yourself with high-level investors and entrepreneurs
How to get great at analyzing deals, so you can close on the best ones!
Using the “LAPS” funnel to drive leads and grow your portfolio
Finding the “pain points” sellers have, and how to empathize with them
Using social media as a tool, instead of a distraction
And SO much more!

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Check full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/show418

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In This Episode We Cover:

The importance of apprenticeships in real estate
The art of saying “no” as you grow into your role
Why it’s crucial to surround yourself with high-level investors and entrepreneurs
How to get great at analyzing deals, so you can close on the best ones!
Using the “LAPS” funnel to drive leads and grow your portfolio
Finding the “pain points” sellers have, and how to empathize with them
Using social media as a tool, instead of a distraction
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Check full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/show418

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Previous Episode

417: 9 Ways to Tweak Your Mindset So You Can Lock Down Deals with Brandon and David

Are you a new or aspiring real estate investor who hasn’t locked down your first deal? Or maybe you haven’t hit your personal goal or unit count yet. If so, you may need to tweak your mindset to reach new heights.

Brandon and David are back flying solo on this weekend’s episode to talk about the 9 mindset changes that make successful real estate investors, well, successful! You’ll hear them dive deep into each mindset change, with examples from their investing careers, and how they made the leap to change their mindsets for the better.

If you’re looking to cultivate a healthier relationship with real estate investing for the better, this is an excellent episode to take some notes!

Whether you’re brand new to investing or just looking to level-up your current portfolio, you’ll take away some important lessons on this weekend’s episode.

In This Episode We Cover:

Why many new investors haven’t done their first (or second) deal yet
Understanding the cost of inaction (and how it can work against you)
Focusing on the big picture without being bogged down with details
Building your investment criteria to know what you want
Turning “base hits” into “home runs”
“Running towards hard” and taking responsibility for doing the work
Thinking outside the box, regardless of your career, investor level, or experience
Gathering experience and keeping the momentum going
Using off-market techniques to get on-market deals (and vice versa!)
Letting go of expectations for your deals
And SO much more!

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419: Defeating Distraction and Why “To-Do” Lists are Dangerous with Nir Eyal

Ever missed out on an important moment because you were staring at your phone, distracted by TV, or just zoning out? Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable, felt the same way when he missed an important moment with his daughter because he was locked in on his phone.

This spurred Nir’s curiosity on why people get distracted, what they’re getting distracted by, and how people can turn their distractions into the opposite: traction.

As a business owner, angel investor, Stanford lecturer, and father, Nir understands what it feels like to live a hectic life, but he also understands that most of the time, we ourselves are the ones making it hectic.

So what prompts us to take action? What prompts us to take inaction? How can we make ourselves do the things we need to do, with better results, and still have time for our children, relationships, hobbies, and even down time?

It’s all possible, and the key to a distraction-free life is even easier than you would think.

In This Episode We Cover

Why most people know their distractions, but not how to eliminate them
Why we need to “get out of our own way” to accomplish our goals
How to find your “traction” and use it to get ahead
The 4 steps to eliminate distraction
Understanding your values and using them to schedule your time
How to “time box” your calendar and get your tasks done
Leaving the victim mentality behind and empowering yourself to do what’s important
The 3 “life domains” that we revolve around
Why you need to prioritize consistency over intensity
And So Much More!