87% of your income as an investor will come from
The top 10% who earn $30K+/mo?
They don’t waste time. They dominate these 8:
1️⃣ COLD CALLING MOTIVATED SELLERS
• Top performers make 47-63 calls DAILY
• Wholesalers who make 50+ calls/day close 3.4x more deals
• Every 17th conversation leads to 1 appointment
• The math: 50 calls → 12 conversations → 0.7 appointments DAILY
2️⃣ SENDING PERSONALIZED TEXT CAMPAIGNS
• Successful investors send 120+ texts daily with 22% response rate
• Personalized texts outperform generic by 3.7x
3️⃣ MAKING OFFERS (LOTS OF THEM)
• Top earners make 15-20 offers WEEKLY
• 1 in 12 offers are accepted vs 1 in 37 for struggling wholesalers
• Those making fewer than 5 offers/week close ZERO deals in a quarter
4️⃣ FOLLOWING UP RELENTLESSLY
• 83% of deals close after the 5th follow-up
• Top performers have 12-15 follow-up touches per lead
• 71% of wholesalers give up after 2 attempts
5️⃣ BUILDING BUYER RELATIONSHIPS
• Top 10% spend 5+ hours weekly with active buyers
• Those with 20+ active buyers close deals 2.3x faster
• Investors with strong buyer networks average $12K higher assignment fees
6️⃣ DRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS
• Successful wholesalers spent 4-6 hours weekly driving target areas
• 27% of deals came from spotting distressed properties
7️⃣ ANALYZING COMPS & RUNNING NUMBERS
• Top performers analyze 15+ properties daily
• Those who master ARV calculations earn 31% higher fees
• Wholesalers who can calculate project costs within 8% accuracy close 2.7x more deals
8️⃣ CLOSING DEALS (NOT BUILDING WEBSITES)
• Top earners spent 0% time on logos, websites, or business cards in first 6 months
• 91% of struggling wholesalers spend 30+ hours on "business setup" activities
• Successful investors delegate admin tasks only AFTER hitting $25K/month
The bottom 90%?
They spent 65% of their time on NON-REVENUE activities:
• Building websites
• Creating logos
• Setting up CRMs they never used
• Attending networking events with no deals
• Watching YouTube "gurus"
The market doesn’t pay for busy.
It pays for action.
Comment the # you’re neglecting right now👇
Then go fix it.
Tu Amigo,
David Cabrera
Exploring the key activities that define successful investors reveals how their strategies can lead to substantial income growth. Successful investors prioritize actionable tasks rather than administrative duties. They dedicate significant time daily to cold calling motivated sellers—making 50+ calls a day translates to closing up to 3.4 times more deals. Personalized communication is vital; sending tailored texts yields response rates that outperform generic messages by 3.7 times. Furthermore, making a high number of offers and relentless following up are critical; 83% of deals close after five follow-ups, emphasizing persistence in sales. Building relationships with active buyers also contributes to faster deal closures, with top performers spending over five hours weekly with their networks. A thorough analysis of comparable properties helps in identifying the best investment opportunities, supporting higher assignment fees. Finally, successful investors avoid becoming occupied with non-revenue-generating tasks, instead focusing on actions that yield results. By mastering these eight activities, you can align your investing efforts for optimal financial success. Get started today by assessing which of these practices you need to implement or improve.
