Key Pointers for Frustrated Real Estate Investors
By: Loreal Loftus
- Shift Your Mindset
- Frustration usually comes from unmet expectations — focus on progress, not perfection.
- Remember: every “no” gets you closer to a “yes.”
- Real estate is a long game — persistence wins.
- Go Back to the Basics
- Are you consistently generating leads (daily/weekly)?
- Are you making enough offers? (Most investors underestimate this.)
- Track your activities — leads, calls, offers — not just results.
- Improve Your Follow-Up
- 70–80% of deals come from long-term follow-up.
- Use a CRM, reminders, or even a simple calendar to re-engage old leads.
- Stay in touch until life changes make the seller motivated.
- Adjust Your Strategy
- If flips aren’t working, try wholesaling or creative financing.
- If competition is high, target off-market deals (driving for dollars, referrals).
- If cash buyers are slow, build buy-and-hold partnerships.
- Focus on Relationships
- Network with agents, wholesalers, contractors, and other investors.
- Deals often come from your circle of influence, not just cold marketing.
- Be the person others think of when they hear “distressed property.”
- Control What You Can
- You can’t control the market or interest rates.
- You can control:
? Number of calls made
? Number of offers submitted
? Consistency of follow-ups
? Expanding your knowledge & skills
- Celebrate Small Wins
- Even if you don’t close a deal, recognize progress:
- New lead generated
- Relationship built
- Offer submitted
- Momentum comes from stacking small wins.
- Plug Into Support
- Join REIAs (like MnREIA), mastermind groups, or accountability partners.
- Surround yourself with people doing deals — it keeps your energy up.
- Ask questions and share challenges — you’re not alone.
Bottom Line: Frustration means you’re in the game — most people quit before they ever make progress. Refocus on consistent daily actions, leverage your network, and remember: the best deals usually come after the hardest times.