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Hey it’s John,

Hope you're surviving the heat—Tampa is absolutely cooking right now.

Quick family update: Tackle football conditioning startedGrocery bills are still breaking recordsThe boys are eating like grown men But the business doesn’t stop.

What I’m Learning Right Now: Speed Kills (and Builds)

The best operators I know don’t wait.

They move fast—even when things aren’t perfect.

In real estate investing, this shows up in: Making offers the same day you walk a propertyFollowing up with sellers daily until you closeLaunching your VA or lead gen system before it's 100% polished Speed doesn’t mean sloppy—it means decisive.

If you find yourself stuck, remember this: Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time.

Tampa Market Pulse Still a buyer's market. But not forever.

What I’m seeing on the ground: Price cuts on anything that’s been sittingMotivated sellers open to creative financingInstitutional buyers creeping back in quietly If you’re new to creative deals, focus on: Asking about existing debtOffering terms instead of priceStructuring deals that create wins for both sides Need help? Reply to this and I’ll send over a script I use with sellers.

REI Staffing Spotlight This week’s highlight:

Maria – Cold Call Beast Booked 13 seller appointments in 4 days. Came in shy. Now she’s leading her team.

If you’re building a wholesaling or acquisitions team and want serious offshore talent, we’ve got you covered. Just reply.

Local Plug: Best Pizza in Tampa Santoro’s Pizzeria Buffalo chicken pizza. Unreal.

I know food opinions are risky… but if you haven’t tried it, go this weekend. Thank me later.

Got Real Estate Questions? If you're stuck on a deal, trying to scale, or unsure how to structure a seller finance offer—hit reply. I’ll answer one next week, right here in the journal.

See you next Tuesday, John

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