Off-Market Deals Could Lead to Your Dream Property

I’m about to show you how to uncover off-market deals that most venue owners never even consider.

We have talked about leasing a wedding venue—but what do you do if funds are locked and loaded, yet you just can’t seem to find that perfect piece of property you need?

Want my advice?

>> Get off the MLS.

Seriously.

Dream properties aren’t listed—and if, by some chance, they are? The stakes are high.

You need to be looking where the competition isn’t.

You need to be looking at off-market properties.

But wait—doesn’t that mean it isn’t for sale?

Everything is for sale, my friend.

Before I dive into where to look for these properties, the main thing I want to sink in for you is this:

Off-market deals aren’t found—they’re created.

Good off-market deals require hustle, networking, creative thinking, and hard work—things most people aren’t willing to do.

You know that old saying, “The harder I work, the luckier I get”? The same principle applies here.

You have to be willing to do what most people won’t.

Where to Find Off-Market Deals on Properties

Now, let’s pull back the curtain. Here are some free and paid lead generation options for finding a property that checks most of your boxes.

🔍 FREE: The Courthouse or County Assessor’s Office

Primary lists to pull:

• Tax default – Pro tip: Look up your state laws around this. More than likely, there are a few legal hoops to jump through—usually not difficult, just time-consuming.
  
• Divorce
  
• Probate
  
• Pre-foreclosures
  
• HOA liens
  

Cull each list to fit the criteria you’re looking for. All lists are free (or have a minimal processing fee) and are public knowledge.

💼 PAID: Real Estate Investing (REI) Lead Gen Software

Business owners in the wedding industry often associate “lead gen” with finding couples. But when you’re looking to buy property to start or expand your wedding venue, you need property leads instead.

REI lead gen software helps you discover properties before they’re listed in the MLS and become public knowledge.

Yes, it takes work, time, effort, and even a little $$—but if you’re serious and have exhausted all other options, these tools can be a godsend.

Here are a few to look into:

• PropStream
  
• REI Pro
  
• List Source
  
• Property Radar
  
• Batch Leads
  

Remember: Venue ownership is a real estate investment. It’s time we start leveraging REI tools for our industry.

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