In today’s busy real estate world, great deals can be hard for investors to find. That is why today we are excited to bring you a special episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, recorded live at the TradeKing stage at FinCon 2015. In this interview with Chad Carson, you’ll learn his top seven favorite strategies for finding great deals even if your market is overheated! If you need to buy a great deal this year, the show is for you! In This Episode We Cover: What exactly FinCon is How long Chad Carson has been investing How to find amazing deals The importance of knowing what’s important for your niche 7 tips for unearthing great investments What to look for when driving for dollars What you should know about “vacant radar“ Why you should connect with experienced investors How to use Craigslist to find deals Tips for making successful phone calls How many units Chad currently has How to stay smart while using the MLS What exactly “referral prospecting” is The importance of keeping a good reputation How to use direct mail to find deals Why one might choose to let go of a property What you should know about guerrilla marketing And SO much more! Links from the Show BP Podcast 084: Getting Started with Creative Finance and Designing Your Ideal Lifestyle With Chad Carson BiggerPockets Forums Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing BiggerPockets Webinar Brandon’s rental property that was on fire BiggerPockets Forum Categories (including local sub forums) Hustle: The Single Most Important Factor to Finding Real Estate Deals (blog post) BiggerPockets Blog Books Mentioned in this Show The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School by Mark H. McCormack The Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon Turner Tweetable Topics: “Real estate is like being an athlete—every single day you train and lift in order to perform well.” (Tweet This!) Connect with Chad Chad’s BiggerPockets Profile Chad’s BiggerPockets Blogs Chad’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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