Tired of fighting for scraps in competitive urban markets? In this powerhouse throwback episode, Chris sits down with Sam Hopkins, a Virginia-based investor who’s quietly CRUSHING IT in overlooked rural markets.
Since 2020, Sam has scaled his operation from wholesaling to flipping and long-term rentals—by mastering how to uncover deals where most investors aren’t even looking.
Here's what you'll learn from Sam:
- How to find profitable deals in rural areas under 100,000 population
- Using paid and free strategies to source properties from MLS, wholesalers, and referrals
- Raising private capital to fund dozens of flips a year
- How to decide whether to wholesale, flip, or hold a deal for long-term gains
- Leveraging appreciation and depreciation—not just cash flow—for sustainable wealth
Resources Mentioned:
- Rich Dad Poor Dad and Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
- The Profit TV show with Marcus Lemonis
Connect with Sam:
- Email: samhopkins@donedealhomebuyers.com
- Facebook: Sam Hopkins (Profile picture: Skydiving; Cover photo: TV commercial)
HIT CHRIS UP:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/
RESOURCES:
🏠 The Redux Group: hire or refer Chris’s Real Estate Team Serving Northern VA & Richmond VA, Washington DC, and Maryland
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🧠 Worldwide Agent Mastermind: Join the Uncommon Real Estate Community Facebook Group
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