Buying through estate agents is easier, but buying from sellers directly is smarter

Something like 80% of deals out there are sold through estate agents. The problem with buying through them is that you don’t have access to the vendor directly which makes it difficult to push through creative structures because estate agents want an easy sale.⁠ ⁠ So one of the best ways to find great deals is to actively seek sellers on your own. This is because you cut out any middle person, allowing you to take control of the conversation and understand the sellers needs and motivation. This allows you to create a solution that is a win win for everyone.⁠