In this episode, Alex Quin sits down with Christian Pombo of Creative Real Estate Deals to unpack how he moved over $20 million in off-market real estate deals in the past year using creative finance strategies. From his start in pre-med to becoming a wholesale dealmaker, Christian shares actionable insights on wholesaling, sub-to deals, seller finance, and how he built a community of over 500 investors in a thriving paid WhatsApp group.
Episode Outline:
[00:00] Intro & High School Roots
[03:00] How Christian Pivoted from Pre-Med to Real Estate
[05:50] Early Real Estate Influences in His Family
[08:15] Real Estate Seemed "Played Out" at First
[10:30] Why Wholesaling and Creative Finance Clicked
[13:15] Sub-to vs Seller Financing Explained
[18:50] Recent $400K Deal Example in Homestead
[23:00] Objections Sellers Have About Sub-To
[27:20] Off-Market vs On-Market Property Deals
[33:30] Why Most Realtors Don’t Know About Creative Finance
[38:00] The Importance of Problem Solving in Real Estate
[43:45] Cherry-Picking the Best Deals
[47:50] Importance of Buy Box and Market Familiarity
[51:30] Creative Financing Example from Hialeah Purchase
[55:10] Foreclosures Are Up: Here’s Why
[59:00] Building the WhatsApp Group & Helping New Investors
Wisdom Nuggets:
Creative Financing Is a Problem Solver: Creative finance isn't just about strategy—it’s about finding ethical ways to solve real problems. When banks say no, these methods can create win-win scenarios for both investors and distressed property owners.
Sellers’ Situations Dictate the Terms: Forget falling in love with the kitchen layout—real estate investing success comes from understanding the seller’s situation. The better you grasp their challenges, the better your chances at structuring a mutually beneficial deal.
Build Your Buyer List Before the Deal: Don’t wait until you have the contract to look for a buyer. Build a community—like Christian’s WhatsApp group—so when the right deal lands, it moves quickly.
Long-Term Financing Buys Time and Options: In creative finance, the longer the financing terms, the better. It gives investors the breathing room to hold, refinance, or cash flow without pressure.
Relationships Drive Revenue: Speed and communication are important, but nothing replaces trust. Christian attributes much of his success to in-person networking and repeat business from buyers who trust his word and deal quality.
Power Quotes
“I sell good deals, but I buy great deals.” - Christian Pombo
"I'm raising gentlemen." - Christian Pombo
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