https://dispokey.com/blogDispoKey guides for homeowners, cash buyers, wholesalers and Growth Lab clients.en-ushttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-house-by-ownerhttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-house-by-ownerHow to sell a house by owner: pricing, disclosures, showings, contracts and closing with a title company, plus what it really costs.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-wet-basementhttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-wet-basementSelling a house with a wet basement: find the water source, what to disclose, repair costs and how an as-is cash sale compares.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/turnkey-rental-propertyhttps://dispokey.com/blog/turnkey-rental-propertyTurnkey rental property explained: what you get, hidden costs and how to verify the rehab, rents and manager before you buy.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/reo-propertieshttps://dispokey.com/blog/reo-propertiesREO properties explained: where bank-owned homes are listed, how offers and bank addenda work, and the condition risks to price in.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/bird-dog-real-estatehttps://dispokey.com/blog/bird-dog-real-estateBird dog real estate explained: what bird dogs do, how they get paid, licensing limits to check, the info investors want and how to build a pipeline.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/novation-agreement-real-estatehttps://dispokey.com/blog/novation-agreement-real-estateNovation agreements in real estate: how the structure works, seller protections, disclosure, risks and when a JV fits better.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/instagram-real-estate-marketinghttps://dispokey.com/blog/instagram-real-estate-marketingInstagram real estate marketing for investors: content that builds trust, Reels, Meta housing ad rules and tracking leads.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-investor-postcardshttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-investor-postcardsReal estate investor postcards: what to put on the card, which lists to mail, USPS options and how to judge cost per contract.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/seller-closing-costshttps://dispokey.com/blog/seller-closing-costsSeller closing costs explained: commission, title, transfer taxes, payoff and prorations, plus a worked net sheet and ways to keep more at closing.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-househttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-houseHow long it takes to sell a house: prep, listing, offers, inspection and loan approval, with a sample timeline and ways to close sooner.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/brrrr-methodhttps://dispokey.com/blog/brrrr-methodThe BRRRR method for Buy & Hold investors: buying below value, rehab budgets, refinance seasoning rules and a worked example of capital recovered.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/rental-property-tax-deductionshttps://dispokey.com/blog/rental-property-tax-deductionsRental property tax deductions explained: expenses, depreciation, repairs vs improvements, the $2,500 safe harbor and passive loss limits per the IRS.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/transactional-fundinghttps://dispokey.com/blog/transactional-fundingTransactional funding for wholesalers: how same-day double close loans work, typical fee structures, title rules, wire safety and when to use them.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/tax-delinquent-propertieshttps://dispokey.com/blog/tax-delinquent-propertiesTax delinquent properties as wholesale leads: where county lists live, how tax sales and redemption work, outreach rules and a sample lead funnel.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-ai-toolshttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-ai-toolsReal estate AI tools for investors: where AI helps with ads, content and follow-up, where it creates risk, and rules for AI voices and calls.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/motivated-seller-keywordshttps://dispokey.com/blog/motivated-seller-keywordsMotivated seller keywords for investors: high-intent phrases, match types, negative keywords, housing ad rules and how to judge cost per lead.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-septic-tankhttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-septic-tankSelling a house with a septic tank: when inspections are required, what buyers ask for, repair costs to weigh and how an as-is cash sale works.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-that-needs-a-new-roofhttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-that-needs-a-new-roofSelling a house that needs a new roof: replace it, offer a credit or sell as-is. See how roofs affect buyers, loans and your net in a worked example.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-duplexhttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-duplexHow to buy a duplex: pick financing, verify rents and leases, inspect both units, check zoning and underwrite cash flow before you make an offer.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/section-8-rental-propertyhttps://dispokey.com/blog/section-8-rental-propertySection 8 rental property guide for landlords: how vouchers pay rent, inspections, rent limits and the HAP contract, with a worked rent example.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/probate-leads-for-wholesalershttps://dispokey.com/blog/probate-leads-for-wholesalersProbate leads for wholesalers: where court filings live, who can sign, how to reach executors with care and how to underwrite estate properties.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/bandit-signs-real-estatehttps://dispokey.com/blog/bandit-signs-real-estateBandit signs in real estate: where they are illegal, fines to expect, legal ways to use signs and how to track calls before spending on them.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-video-marketinghttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-video-marketingReal estate video marketing for investors: which videos build seller trust, where to post them, captions and music rights, and how to track leads.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-lead-nurturinghttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-lead-nurturingReal estate lead nurturing for investors: stage leads, set a follow-up cadence, stay within email and text rules and track contracts from old leads.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-house-with-a-mortgagehttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-house-with-a-mortgageHow to sell a house with a mortgage: get a payoff statement, estimate your net and see what happens at closing if you owe more or less than the price.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-poolhttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-poolSelling a house with a pool? See how a pool affects buyers and price, which repairs matter, what to disclose and when selling as-is makes more sense.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-house-at-auctionhttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-house-at-auctionHow to buy a house at auction as an investor: auction types, title and occupancy risks, cash rules and a max-bid formula before you raise your hand.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/house-hackinghttps://dispokey.com/blog/house-hackingHouse hacking explained: buy a 2–4 unit home, live in one unit and rent the rest. Loan options, occupancy rules and the math that decides if it works.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/wholesaling-landhttps://dispokey.com/blog/wholesaling-landWholesaling land: how to find vacant lot sellers, check zoning, access, flood and soil, price the contract and find land buyers before you sign.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/absentee-owner-listhttps://dispokey.com/blog/absentee-owner-listBuild an absentee owner list from county assessor records, filter for motivation, clean addresses and market it within mail and calling rules.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-text-message-marketinghttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-text-message-marketingReal estate text message marketing for investors: consent rules, 10DLC registration, quiet hours, opt-outs and the follow-up texts sellers answer.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-retargeting-adshttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-retargeting-adsReal estate retargeting ads bring back sellers who left your site. Set up audiences, follow housing ad rules, cap frequency and measure contracts.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-radonhttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-radonSelling a house with radon? Learn what EPA's 4 pCi/L action level means, what buyers ask for, and how to compare fixing first with an as-is sale.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-knob-and-tube-wiringhttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-knob-and-tube-wiringSelling a house with knob and tube wiring? See how buyers, insurers and inspectors react, what rewiring costs, and when an as-is cash sale fits.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/rental-property-inspection-checklisthttps://dispokey.com/blog/rental-property-inspection-checklistUse this rental property inspection checklist to check safety, systems and turnover items room by room before you buy or rent out a Buy & Hold home.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/how-much-rent-can-i-chargehttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-much-rent-can-i-chargeHow much rent can I charge? Price a rental from nearby comps, HUD Fair Market Rents and Census data, then test it against vacancy and cash flow.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-wholesale-real-estate-with-no-moneyhttps://dispokey.com/blog/how-to-wholesale-real-estate-with-no-moneyHow to wholesale real estate with no money: find sellers for free, keep earnest money small, follow state rules and partner on dispo with $0 upfront.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/yellow-letters-real-estatehttps://dispokey.com/blog/yellow-letters-real-estateYellow letters for real estate wholesalers: what to write, who to mail, what one batch costs and how to track replies honestly and within the law.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-investor-seohttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-investor-seoReal estate investor SEO: target seller searches, build useful local pages, set up your Business Profile and measure leads, not just rankings.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/ringless-voicemail-real-estatehttps://dispokey.com/blog/ringless-voicemail-real-estateRingless voicemail for real estate: the FCC treats it as a call that needs consent. Learn what that means for seller outreach and safer alternatives.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-lienhttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-a-lienLearn how liens are paid from sale proceeds at closing, how to find every lien and what to do when payoffs exceed the price, with a worked example.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/sell-house-with-squattershttps://dispokey.com/blog/sell-house-with-squattersFind out how to sell a house with squatters, from police reports and court removal to comparing a cash sale with removing occupants first.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/rental-property-depreciationhttps://dispokey.com/blog/rental-property-depreciationCalculate rental property depreciation over 27.5 years, split land from building and apply the mid-month rule, with a worked duplex example.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/property-management-feeshttps://dispokey.com/blog/property-management-feesCompare property management fees by total annual cost per door, including leasing, renewal and repair markups, with a worked two-manager example.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSarah LinSarah Lin https://dispokey.com/blog/wholesale-real-estate-contracthttps://dispokey.com/blog/wholesale-real-estate-contractLearn what a wholesale real estate contract needs, from assignment and earnest money clauses to state disclosure rules and a worked spread example.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/virtual-wholesalinghttps://dispokey.com/blog/virtual-wholesalingLearn how virtual wholesaling works, from choosing a market and building a remote team to closing safely, with a worked remote deal example.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarcus VanceMarcus Vance https://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-investor-crmhttps://dispokey.com/blog/real-estate-investor-crmChoose and set up a real estate investor CRM with clear pipeline stages, source tracking and consent fields, plus a cost-per-contract example.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/tcpa-real-estatehttps://dispokey.com/blog/tcpa-real-estateUnderstand TCPA rules for real estate calls and texts, including written consent, Do Not Call scrubs and calling hours, with a list scrub example.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTElena MoralesElena Morales https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-asbestoshttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-with-asbestosSelling a house with asbestos: compare assessment, professional treatment and an as-is sale using written records, costs and disclosure checks.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen https://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-from-out-of-statehttps://dispokey.com/blog/selling-a-house-from-out-of-stateSelling a house from out of state: coordinate access, signing, document delivery and proceeds verification before committing to a closing date.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDavid ChenDavid Chen