385: How Dead End Deals Can Lead To Massive Paydays
Ryan McCreay reveals how he profits from “impossible” real estate deals by tracking down heirs, clearing title issues, and unlocking equity no one else can touch.
The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · Ryan McCreay, David Lecko
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Show Notes
Most investors walk away from messy title deals. Ryan McCreay runs toward them—and cashes in. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he uses DealMachine to uncover vacant, tax-delinquent properties, then leverages his skills as a licensed private investigator to track down long-lost heirs, resolve ownership issues, and claim six-figure equity. You’ll hear how he navigates intestate succession laws, handles negotiations with fractional owners, and even builds family trees to make the deal work. If you’ve ever skipped a property because it looked “too complicated,” this one’s for you.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Ryan McCreay’s Real Estate Businesses
4:01 - Texas Real Estate Laws For Deceased Property Owners
5:16 - Working With Wholesalers To Find Next Of Kin
8:17 - What If There’s No Family?
10:56 - Running Numbers Early In The Process
14:47 - What If There’s An Illegitimate Child?
15:57 - Why He Doesn’t Do Construction On Properties
17:55 - How The Conversations With Heirs Go
20:31 - Tracking Down Family Members & The Conversations
22:17 - Calculating Offers & Using Creative Finance
25:16 - What If A Family Member Just Pays Their Portion Of The Taxes?
26:50 - Trying This Approach For The First Time
29:20 - Being A Private Investigator
32:53 - Sellers That File Bankruptcy
35:19 - Why Does He Use DealMachine?
40:27 - How To Get In Touch With Ryan
41:27 - Closing Thoughts
43:26 - Outro
LINKS:
Ryan McCreay's Phone Number: 512-599-7576
Instagram: Ryan McCreay
https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccreay/
Website: Solid Offer Now
https://solidoffernow.com/
Instagram: David Lecko
https://www.instagram.com/dlecko
Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/