If you have ever wondered how investors actually find off market deals in Florida, this is it.
No spreadsheets. No fancy systems.
Just getting in the car and driving.
There Are More Opportunities Than People Realize
I was driving through Lawtey Florida in Bradford County, and one thing stood out immediately.
There are a lot of properties in rough shape.
Vacant houses. Empty land. Places that look like they have been sitting for years.
Most people drive right past them.
I do not.
How I Find Deals Using PropStream
When I spot something interesting, I pull up PropStream on my phone.
Here is the simple process:
- Tap the property on the map
- Save it if it looks like a potential deal
- Keep moving
- Go back later and research the owner
That is it.
I am not trying to solve everything in the moment. I am just collecting opportunities.
Later, I use PropStream to:
- Find owner information
- Skip trace for phone numbers
- Track everything inside the CRM
From there, I reach out and see if we can make a deal happen.
The Deal That Caught My Attention
While driving, I came across a small property that made me stop.
- 2 bedroom, 1 bath
- Around 800 square feet
- Sitting on a very narrow lot
But here is what made it interesting…
Behind it was another lot.
And next to it?
More vacant land.
Now you are not just looking at one property. You are looking at a possible 3 lot opportunity.
That is how investors think.
Walking the Property
I decided to check it out.
Right away, you could tell it had been sitting:
- Broken glass everywhere
- Black mold
- Roof issues
- Spiders all over the place
- Signs of water damage
But it was not a total loss.
The structure was still there. Some systems looked usable. With the right plan, it could be brought back.
Or combined with the surrounding lots for something bigger.
Not Every Property Is a Winner
Then I checked out another property nearby.
This one was different.
- Floors were unstable
- Interior condition was extreme
- Something felt off immediately
I walked in, took a quick look, and got out.
That one is a teardown.
And that is part of the business.
Why I Do This
People ask why I do not just focus on clean, nice houses.
Because the real opportunities are here.
- The ugly houses
- The forgotten properties
- The ones most people are afraid to walk into
Yes, it can be uncomfortable.
But this is where deals are made.
Lawtey FL Is Full of Hidden Potential
Lawtey is one of those areas where you can still find deals if you are willing to look.
- Larger lots
- Older homes
- Less competition than bigger cities
It is the kind of place where one good find can turn into a great deal.
Want to Sell a Property in Florida
If you have a house, land, or property that needs work, I am always looking.
I buy houses all over Florida, even ones that need major repairs or are completely distressed.
Call or text 904 478 9299
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www.webuyanyhouseinflorida.com
Final Thought
You never know where your next deal is going to come from.
Sometimes it is not online.
Sometimes it is just down a road most people ignore.