A Messy Million: A Learn Land Podcast

The Stafford Deal

How We Turned Our First Messy Deal into a $60K Profit - Despite Everything Going WrongIn this episode, we break down our very first distressed property deal - a challenging transaction that taught us crucial lessons about navigating complex ownership situations, dealing with occupants, and the importance of having multiple exit strategies. What started as a seemingly simple $500 acquisition turned into a four-month journey involving multiple parties, aggressive negotiations, and eventual success.Key HighlightsProperty: 1+ acre infill land in gentrifying area of HoustonTotal Investment: ~$50KSale Price: $195KNet Profit: ~$60K each for both partiesTimeline: 4 months to closeDeal BreakdownInitial SituationThree brothers owned property (25% each)One brother's deceased (three children with 8.33% each)Two brothers living on property in poor conditions$35-40K in back taxes dueProperty heading to tax saleKey ChallengesOccupants living on propertyNo direct communication methods (no phones)Multiple failed negotiationsFamily interferenceHad to pay significant taxes to stop saleTurning PointDraft lawsuit as leverageFinal cash offer + partnership structureCreative solution involving all partiesKey LessonsImportance of early assessment of occupancy situationsValue of multiple exit strategiesPower of legal leverage in negotiationsSignificance of proper deal securityBalance between persistence and knowing when to walk--Join us for a free Masterclass, get registered here: https://learn.land/

The Montana Deal

How a Google Ad Led to a $120K Joint Venture Deal in Big Sky CountryIn this episode, Clint and Jeremy break down an unconventional partnership deal that came through their Google ads - proving that messy title opportunities can come from unexpected places. What started as a simple $20K request evolved into a $60K investment with creative deal structuring, showing how flexibility and proper security measures can turn challenging situations into profitable ventures.Key HighlightsProperty: A-frame house on 8 acres in MontanaInvestment: $60K total (in multiple draws)Expected Return: $120KTimeline: Multiple months from first contact to final agreementStructure: Pure partnership/joint venture dealDeal BreakdownInitial ContactLead from Google PPC ads (unexpected out-of-state inquiry)Owner wanted to split property and needed capitalInitial purchase offer rejectedEvolution of DealOwner disappeared for months trying traditional routesReturned after failing with other optionsDeal structure evolved from purchase to partnershipUnique ChallengesOwner had check fraud convictionNo traditional financing optionsProperty required lot splitOut-of-state complexitiesMultiple draws needed for various expensesSecurity MeasuresExtensive identity verificationJoint venture agreement with deed of trustPurchase option at $250K if defaultFirst position for repaymentKey TakeawaysCreative deal structures can solve complex problemsImportance of proper security in partnership dealsValue of patience in deal evolutionHow to handle out-of-state opportunitiesProper vetting for online leads--Don't miss us Live for a Free Webinar "Messy Title Deals Masterclass", register here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page

The Edinburg Deal

Ever wonder how to turn a disaster into a goldmine? In this episode, we break down the Edinburg Deal - a property that had everything going wrong: imminent foreclosure, feuding ex-spouses who hadn't spoken in years, and a ticking clock of just 5 days to save it all.Listen as we reveal:How we stopped a foreclosure with days to spareOur strategy for dealing with hostile ownersWhy we only invested $45K to make $100KThe simple $850 repair that helped seal the dealHow we got multiple offers within hours of listingThis is the exact type of deal we LOVE to find - what we call our "bread and butter" opportunity. We'll show you why these messy situations create the perfect environment for profitable deals that other investors miss.Plus, we share our complete timeline from first contact to closing, and break down every number so you can replicate our process.--🎓 Want to learn how to find these deals yourself? Register for our FREE Messy Title Masterclass here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page

The Kuldell Deal

In this episode we discuss a deal that covers the other end of the spectrum, deals that make you a modest $20k or $30k profit.This particular deal we talk about is SUPER interesting because…This property had $166,000 in unpaid taxes.Yet across the ENTIRE deal, we only had $3,300 in out-of-pocket costs…Which means our $30k profit 9x’ed our out-of-pocket expenses!!How the heck did we manage to pull this off...Where we were paying only 100 bucks to most heirs for their deeds…Leveraged Google ads for the first time to complete this deal…And want a peek into how to handle complicated title situations with minimal risk?Tune in to find out!--Register for our FREE Messy Title Masterclass here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page

The Industrial Deal

Walk through what it took to take down our best messy distressed deal to date, a 6 acre industrial property that was purchased for $200,000 and sold for $800,000. This deal involved complex challenges including:-Tax distress ($100,000+ in back taxes)-A deceased owner with no direct heirs, requiring tracking down multiple distant family members-Complex title issues including life estates-Multiple fractional ownership interests that had to be purchased individually-Significant risk as purchases were made without title insuranceOn this episode we explain how we persevered through months of follow-up, eventually succeeded where a previous wholesaler had failed, and detail in how we navigated the complex closing process. We also discuss lessons we learned about title insurance and our ultimate decision to sell rather than develop the property themselves. ____Register for our upcoming Webinar "here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page