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EMPIRE ACQUISITION COMMAND
Space Coast FL · Full-Spectrum Distressed Property Intelligence · Every Channel, Every Asset Class
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SpaceX Corridor Thesis Active: Titusville–Cocoa–Port St John corridor projected +40–80% value appreciation by 2031 on 5,000–10,000 incoming aerospace engineers. Buy NOW before the wave hits. Every distressed property in these zip codes is a target.
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FL Mortgage Delinquency
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Drives seller motivation
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🎯 COMPLETE ACQUISITION CHANNEL MAP — 22 CHANNELS
🔴 PRIORITY 1 — LIEN CHANNELS
County Tax Delinquent — Brevard Tax Collector quarterly CSV — residential, commercial, land
FL DOR State Warrants — floridarevenue.com — state tax liens recorded against property
IRS Federal Tax Liens — Brevard Clerk — federal lien search by name/address
HOA Lien Foreclosure — Clerk lis pendens — HOA FC within 30 days of lien recording
Code Enforcement Liens — Brevard Code → PAO cross-ref → owner contact
Mechanic & Material Liens — Clerk search — contractor liens = cash-strapped owners
🟡 PRIORITY 2 — LEGAL DISTRESS
Lis Pendens Pre-Foreclosure — Brevard Clerk — 90-180 day window before auction
✔ Single Family (SFR)
✔ Multi-family 2–4 units
✔ Mobile homes / MH parks
✔ Condos / townhomes
✔ 55+ communities (high distress)
✔ REO bank-owned
✔ HUD / FHA insured
✔ VA/USDA rural
🏢 COMMERCIAL
✔ Retail strip centers
✔ Office buildings
✔ Industrial / warehouse
✔ Mixed-use
✔ Self-storage
✔ Hotels / motels
✔ Gas stations / auto
✔ Medical / dental offices
🌿 LAND
✔ Infill residential lots
✔ Agricultural parcels
✔ Timberland / rural
✔ Commercial development pads
✔ Waterfront parcels
✔ Industrial land
✔ OZ-eligible raw land
✔ County surplus parcels
⏱ ACQUISITION TIMELINE — FROM LEAD TO CLOSE
DAY 1
Identify lien/distress Run PAO lookup Cross-ref Propwire
DAY 2–3
Skip trace owner Score motivation Pull comps
DAY 4–7
Outreach letter Cold call Door knock
WK 2–3
Negotiate terms Due diligence Risk intel check
WK 3–4
Execute LOI Title search Assign entity
CLOSE
Fund via Wyoming LLC Land trust title Execute exit strategy
6-LAYER TAX LIEN STACK
Full priority order from first position to sixth — know your legal standing before every acquisition
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Lien Priority = Everything. In Florida, property tax liens are FIRST position — superior to mortgages, HOA liens, and most other encumbrances. Understanding lien priority determines your true acquisition cost and title risk. Always pull a full lien search before offering.
🏗 FLORIDA LIEN PRIORITY STACK
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1ST POSITION
County Property Tax Lien Florida Statute 197 — Superior to ALL liens including mortgage. Certified delinquent after April 1 each year. Tax certificates sold at auction June 1.
Special Assessment Liens Municipal service benefit units, CDD bonds, road paving assessments. Often run with the land and survive foreclosure.
PAO.bcpao.us
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RECORDED
IRS Federal Tax Lien Form 668(Y) filed in county where owner resides. 10-year lien, renewable. Junior to property tax but senior to most private liens. Search LIEN INDEX at Brevard Clerk.
HOA / COA Lien Florida §720.3085. HOA can foreclose even with current first mortgage. Lien attaches upon recording. HOA FC auction can be used to acquire the property subject to first mortgage.
Code Enforcement Lien Brevard County Code §162. Runs with the land. Can accumulate $250/day. Title companies will not insure without satisfaction. Use to negotiate steep discounts.
Mechanic & Material Lien Florida §713. Must be filed within 90 days of last work. Contractor/supplier can foreclose. Often signals owner is cash-strapped and unable to pay contractors.
Florida Department of Revenue records state tax warrants (sales tax, corporate income tax) as judgment liens against real property. Cross-reference business owners at floridarevenue.com/taxes/eservices with Brevard PAO property owner data.
Unpaid municipal utility accounts can be certified as liens against the property. In Brevard County, contact:
• Brevard County Utilities: 321-633-2022
• City of Titusville Utilities: 321-567-3880
• City of Cocoa Utilities: 321-639-7510
• City of Melbourne Utilities: 321-727-2999
• Florida Power & Light (not property liens, but indicator)
Search: Liens, Judgments, Lis Pendens, Mechanic Liens simultaneously
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Check PACER for federal bankruptcy + IRS
$0.10/page. Search by owner name for Chapter 7/13 filings
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Contact title company for full commitment
$150–300 for full title commitment — always do before closing any deal
🧮 LIEN PAYOFF ESTIMATOR — KNOW YOUR TOTAL ACQUISITION COST
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FORECLOSURE INTELLIGENCE
Pre-foreclosure, auction, and REO — residential, commercial, and land — every stage of the FC pipeline
Pre-Foreclosure
Auction / Tax Deed
Post-FC / REO
Commercial FC
Land Delinquent
📋 LIS PENDENS — THE PRE-FC GOLDMINE
Florida is a judicial foreclosure state. Once lender files Lis Pendens (LP), you have a 90–180 day window to approach the owner BEFORE they lose the house at auction.
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Search Brevard Clerk daily for new LP filings
brevardclerk.us → Official Records → Search Type: Lis Pendens. Sort by date. Export weekly.
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Cross-reference with PAO for owner data
Get owner name, mailing address, property values, purchase date, homestead status
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Score motivation (see Motivation Scorer tab)
High score = outreach NOW. LP filed + 90+ days old = extreme urgency for owner
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Send pre-foreclosure letter within 48 hours
Use Outreach Engine tab — "Pre-FC Compassionate" template. Follow up by phone/door in 7 days.
Brevard County auctions are conducted online via Realforeclose.com. Register, deposit funds, and bid from anywhere. Sales occur Mon–Fri at 10AM Eastern.
Registration: Create account at realforeclose.com → Register for Brevard County → Deposit 5% of max bid amount
Due Diligence Window: Case numbers published 7–10 days before auction. Pull title, inspect exterior, run comps BEFORE bidding.
Balance Due: Full payment due by 3PM same day. Have certified funds or wire ready.
Surplus Funds: If you bid over the judgment amount, excess goes to owner or junior lien holders. Junior liens typically wiped in FC.
Florida FS §197.542. When tax certificates go unredeemed for 2+ years, certificate holder applies for Tax Deed Sale. Winning bidder gets deed — ALL LIENS EXCEPT GOVT LIENS ARE WIPED.
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Tax deed sales can acquire properties at 20–60 cents on dollar. HOA liens, mechanic liens, and second mortgages are extinguished.
🔗 Search available tax deed applications: brevardclerk.us → Tax Deed Sales
📅 Sales posted 30 days in advance
💵 Minimum bid = outstanding taxes + costs + certificate face value
⚠️ IRS liens survive 120 days — notify IRS of tax deed sale
Hotel/Motel: Covid-distressed properties near beaches — convert or operate
Office Buildings: Post-remote work vacancies — convert to mixed-use or workforce housing
🌿 LAND DELINQUENT TAX STRATEGY
Land owners often go delinquent because they're not getting income from vacant land and underestimate tax obligations. This is a massive opportunity — especially OZ-eligible parcels.
brevardcounty.us/PlanningZoning — identify upzone potential, OZ eligibility, wetlands
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Contact owner with land flip letter
Offer to pay their taxes + cash. Land owners respond to speed and certainty.
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Flip or hold per OZ / SpaceX thesis
Land in Titusville/Cocoa corridor: BUY AND HOLD. Industrial land near Port Canaveral: premium value.
🗺 BREVARD OPPORTUNITY ZONES
Invest capital gains into OZ properties → defer and potentially eliminate capital gains tax. Brevard OZ census tracts:
📍 Census Tract 614.01 — North Titusville
📍 Census Tract 614.02 — Mims/Scottsmoor
📍 Census Tract 616.00 — West Cocoa
📍 Census Tract 617.00 — Cocoa / Rockledge border
📍 Census Tract 631.00 — Palm Bay south
📍 Census Tract 632.00 — Palm Bay industrial
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OZ + SpaceX Corridor = Double Alpha. These are the highest conviction buys in your portfolio.
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Heirs don't want a house — they want cash to split. They live in different states. The house is an obstacle to settlement. YOUR offer = their solution.
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Search Brevard Probate Court filings
brevardclerk.us → Court Records → Civil → Probate. New filings posted weekly. Look for "In Re Estate of [Name]"
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Cross-ref decedent name with PAO
Search decedent name at bcpao.us → find all property they owned → note value, mortgage status
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Contact the Personal Representative (PR)
PR name and attorney are on the probate filing. Attorney can forward offers. Direct contact 60+ days after filing when they're frustrated with the process.
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Submit court-approved offer through PR
Probate sales may need court approval if estate is contested. Cash offers close fastest. Factor 60–90 day close into your offer.
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When spouses can't agree on property division, court orders a Partition Sale. Neither party wants to maintain the property through a contentious divorce. Speed and cash = favor.
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Search Brevard Family Court for Partition Actions
brevardclerk.us → Court Records → Family Law. Search "Partition" in case descriptions. New cases filed weekly.
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Look for Lis Pendens in conjunction
Divorce + LP combo = maximum urgency. Owner is fighting on two fronts. Your cash offer ends both battles.
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Contact attorneys for both parties
Both divorce attorneys want a sale to distribute proceeds and close the case. Position yourself as the neutral buyer who solves their problem.
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Submit offers that work for BOTH parties
Equal treatment in offer structure. Flexible closing (after divorce decree or immediate). Above all — be the path of least resistance.
✅ Small estate (under $250K) — heirs want quick closure
✅ Multiple heirs (3+) — harder to agree, more motivated
✅ Divorce + kids (want to move on)
✅ Estate with rental property (heirs don't want to be landlords)
✅ Vacant property in estate (carrying costs burning heirs)
⚪ Watch List
⚠️ Contested estate (may take 2+ years)
⚠️ Heavily encumbered (check equity first)
⚠️ Homestead property — Florida homestead rights are strong
⚠️ Divorce with attorneys on both sides who disagree
⚠️ Surviving spouse with right to live in home
COMMERCIAL & LAND ACQUISITION
Industrial, retail, office, storage, mixed-use, raw land — every commercial class on the Space Coast
🏗 SPACEX INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR PLAY
🚀SpaceX, Blue Origin, NASA, Lockheed, Boeing all expanding at Kennedy Space Center. Industrial flex space demand will triple by 2030. Buy NOW.
1. Buy delinquent land at 10–30¢/dollar
2. Verify zoning + no environmental
3. Install well/septic if buildable
4. List on Zillow, LandWatch, Lands of America
5. Offer seller financing (30% down, 8–12% interest)
6. Collect monthly payments or cash out
Target: 100–300% ROI in 6–18 months
🏛 COUNTY SURPLUS LAND
Brevard County periodically auctions surplus public lands. These are BELOW market by definition — county just wants them off the tax rolls.
📋 Contact: Brevard County Real Property Management
📞 321-633-2100
🌐 brevardcounty.us/FacilitiesManagement
💡Also check: FL Division of State Lands surplus auctions at fdacs.gov
MOTIVATION LEAD SCORER
Score any lead 0–100 across 12 factors — know exactly how motivated a seller is before you dial
📊 12-FACTOR MOTIVATION SCORING ENGINE
1. Tax delinquent (2+ years)
+15 pts
2. Lis Pendens filed (active foreclosure)
+18 pts
3. Absentee / out-of-state owner
+10 pts
4. Probate / estate property
+12 pts
5. Divorce / partition action filed
+12 pts
6. Code enforcement violations active
+8 pts
7. 90+ days on market (DOM)
+8 pts
8. Two or more price reductions
+7 pts
9. Bankruptcy filed (Chapter 7/13)
+14 pts
10. Mechanic / IRS lien recorded
+8 pts
11. Owner 65+ (senior downsizing)
+5 pts
12. Vacant / abandoned property
+9 pts
MOTIVATION SCORE
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🎯 SCORE INTERPRETATION
80+
EXTREME URGENCY Make offer TODAY. Call, letter, door knock simultaneously.
60+
HIGH MOTIVATION Outreach within 48 hours. Strong deal probability.
40+
WORTH PURSUING Send letter. Monitor for additional distress signals.
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MONITOR ONLY Add to watch list. Re-score if new signals emerge.
RISK INTELLIGENCE
Flood zones, environmental liens, zoning, title red flags, HOA health — know before you bid
🌊 FEMA FLOOD ZONE INTEL
⚠️Florida mandatory disclosure. Zone AE/A = high risk, mandatory flood insurance $2,000–$8,000/yr. Zone X = low risk. ALWAYS check before bidding.
Zone AE: 1% annual flood chance. Mandatory insurance if mortgage present. Zone VE: Coastal high velocity. Most restrictive. Avoid unless deep discount. Zone AH/AO: Shallow flood zones. Moderate risk. Zone X (500yr): Low-moderate risk. Preferred zone. Zone X (shaded): Minimal risk. Best for investment.
💰Environmental liens = deep discounts (30–60% off). Can wholesale to environmental cleanup investors. Never ignore — it can make a deal, not just break it.
EPA Envirofacts: Superfund sites, UST (underground storage tanks), RCRA hazardous waste, Brownfields FL DEP OCULUS: All FL contamination site orders, petroleum cleanup cases, compliance orders
🔴Wild deed / gap in chain of title — missing deed in ownership chain. Requires quiet title action.
🔴Forged deed — fraudulent conveyance. Seller doesn't actually own it. Check signatures.
🔴Undisclosed heirs — prior owner died, estate not probated. Buy from wrong person = no title.
🟡Easements not on deed — utility, drainage, or access easements limiting use
🟡Deed restrictions / CCRs — what you CAN'T build. Check HOA docs + county records.
🟡Open permits not closed — prior work unpermitted. Buyer inherits the violation.
🟢Title insurance resolves most of these — always buy owner's title policy at closing
🏢 HOA HEALTH CHECK
A distressed HOA can destroy property values even in a good market. Before buying any HOA property:
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Request HOA financials (required by FL law)
FL §720.303 — HOA must provide financial statements to any unit owner upon request. Request before closing.
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Check reserve fund adequacy
Post-Surfside, FL now requires full reserve funding. Underfunded HOA = special assessments incoming
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Check for pending special assessments
Ask management company: any special assessments voted or pending? That's your problem after close.
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Search for HOA liens on adjacent units
Multiple delinquent units in same community = HOA going under. Avoid or price in risk.
FRED MACRO INTELLIGENCE
Live Federal Reserve Economic Data — 9 indicators driving Space Coast market conditions
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📈 MORTGAGE RATE TREND
📊 FL DELINQUENCY TREND
🎯 MACRO SIGNAL INTERPRETER
🔴 BUY SIGNAL CONDITIONS
✅ Mortgage rate >7% = fewer buyers = your offers win
✅ Delinquency >4% = more distressed sellers
✅ Unemployment rising = seller motivation up
✅ Inventory rising = longer DOM = more negotiating power
✅ Rental vacancy low = rents rising = hold strategy wins
🟡 WATCH CONDITIONS
⚠️ Rate 6–7% = balanced market, standard strategy
⚠️ CPI falling = Fed may cut rates = refinance window
⚠️ HPI rising = appreciation play still alive
⚠️ Net migration positive = demand support = don't sell too cheap
⚠️ Inventory low = multiple offers on deals, price up
🟢 SPACEX OVERLAY
🚀 ALL macro signals are secondary to the SpaceX thesis
Even in a down market, Brevard has structural demand
Buy distressed + hold = wins regardless of rate cycle
Rental demand from aerospace workers = floor on values
OZ eligible + SpaceX corridor = tax-free appreciation
SPACEX CORRIDOR HOT ZONES
Brevard County ranked acquisition targets — buy before 5,000–10,000 engineers drive values 40–80% by 2031
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The Space Coast Investment Thesis: SpaceX has committed to making Starbase FL its East Coast launch hub. Combined with Blue Origin, Boeing, Lockheed, and NASA expansion — Brevard County will add 5,000–10,000 high-income aerospace workers by 2031. Housing supply is severely constrained. Values projected +40–80% in the Titusville–Cocoa corridor. Buy distressed NOW while macro headwinds suppress prices.
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Titusville
TOP BUYOZ ELIGIBLE
Closest city to KSC/SpaceX launchpads. Median $220K (2024). Massive upside. Buy anything distressed — flip, hold, or rent to aerospace workers.
Zip Codes: 32780, 32796
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95%
A+
Cocoa
TOP BUYOZ ZONE
Port Canaveral access + US1 industrial corridor. Gateway city for aerospace supply chain workers. Massive industrial land opportunity. Median $230K.
Zip Codes: 32922, 32926, 32927
Upside
90%
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Mims / Scottsmoor
OZ ELIGIBLELAND PLAY
Rural land between Titusville and Daytona. Massive Opportunity Zone parcels. Buy raw land at $2K–$8K/acre. Will be worth $20K–$50K/acre when aerospace corridor fills in.
Zip Codes: 32754, 32775
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85%
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Palm Bay
WORKFORCE HOUSING
Fastest growing city in FL. Aerospace worker workforce housing. High rental demand. Land is cheap but infrastructure follows population. SFR buy-and-hold goldmine.
Zip Codes: 32907, 32908, 32909
Upside
78%
B+
Port St John
UNINCORPORATED
Unincorporated Brevard between Titusville and Cocoa. Lower entry prices than either city. Cash buyer activity increasing. Old inventory = deep rehab discounts.
Zip Code: 32927
Upside
68%
B+
Merritt Island
WATERFRONT
Between Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. Premium waterfront + aerospace worker housing. Supply-constrained island geography = floor on values even in down markets.
Zip Codes: 32952, 32953
Upside
62%
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Rockledge
ESTABLISHED
Established suburb adjacent to Cocoa. Less distressed inventory but stable values. Good for buy-and-hold SFR. Senior population = probate + downsizing opportunities.
Zip Codes: 32955, 32956
Upside
52%
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Cape Canaveral
PORT ACCESS
Port Canaveral city. Tourism + aerospace. Limited land area = constrained supply. Commercial along A1A has distressed post-pandemic inventory. Premium for waterfront deals.
70% Rule: Traditional MAO = ARV × 70% − Repairs. This calculator is more precise — use actual costs for every deal.
🏦 BUY & HOLD — FULL PITI ANALYSIS
📊 CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
🌿 LAND FLIP CALCULATOR
🌿Land Flip Formula: Buy delinquent at 10–30¢ on dollar. Offer seller financing (30% down, 8–12%). Collect down + monthly payments. ROI often 300–1000%.
📜 TAX DEED BID CALCULATOR
⚠️Tax Deed Warning: IRS liens survive 120 days. Municipal utility liens may survive. Always run full title search before bidding. Budget for title curative if needed.
💼 WHOLESALE ASSIGNMENT CALCULATOR
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Cash buyers want to buy at 65–70% ARV after repairs. Price your assignment so their end number works. Deal must pencil for them, not just you.
🔑 SUBJECT-TO CALCULATOR
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Subject-To is most powerful when the existing rate is below market. Acquiring a 3–4% mortgage in a 7%+ market = massive monthly savings = highest cash flow deals available today.
🤝 SELLER FINANCE DEAL BUILDER
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Seller financing closes deals that banks won't touch. Seller earns monthly income at above-savings-account rates. Buyer gets below-market terms. Win-win.
EXIT STRATEGY DECISION TREE
6 exit strategies — pick the right one for every deal based on equity, condition, and market
🎯 CHOOSE YOUR EXIT — ANSWER 3 QUESTIONS
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⚡ WHOLESALE ASSIGNMENT
Best for: Zero capital needed. Assign contract to cash buyer for fee ($5K–$30K).
Requirements: Deep equity, motivated seller, strong buyer's list
Timeline: 7–30 days from contract to assignment fee
Profit range: $5,000–$50,000 per deal
Risk: Low. You never own it.
🔨 FIX & FLIP
Best for: Deep equity + capital available. Rehab and sell at ARV.
Requirements: Access to repair capital or hard money. Contractor relationships.
Timeline: Close fast, rent immediately or flip with the existing debt
Profit range: Massive cash flow advantage vs current rate market
Risk: Due-on-sale clause. Mitigate with land trust structure.
ENTITY STRUCTURE GUIDE
Wyoming LLC hierarchy, Land Trust, FL LLC — the right entity for every deal type
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PDSI Holdings Wyoming LLC (filed April 18, 2026) — Your holding company is live. Next step: get EIN from IRS.gov (5 min, free), then open Mercury or Relay bank account. This is your empire's financial command center.
🏗 PDSI EMPIRE ENTITY HIERARCHY
PDSI Holdings Wyoming LLC
Master Holding Company · Privacy · Asset Protection
Owns all sub-entities below. Wyoming = no state income tax, no public disclosure of members, charging order protection.
Flip Deals
FL LLC #1
Fix & Flip Deals
New LLC per flip or series LLC. Liability isolation per project.
Hold Portfolio
FL LLC #2
Buy & Hold / BRRRR
Rental portfolio. Separate from flip activity for financing purposes.
Land Portfolio
FL LLC #3
Land Acquisitions
All vacant land. Clean separation from improved property activities.
Privacy Wrapper
Land Trust
Per Property (optional)
Title in land trust = your name never appears on deed. Beneficiary = your LLC.
🏔 WYOMING LLC — WHY IT'S THE BEST
✅ No state income tax
✅ No public disclosure of members or officers
✅ Strongest charging order protection in US
✅ Single-member OK — no minimum requirements
✅ Operate in any state via foreign qualification
✅ $100/yr annual fee — extremely low cost
✅ No operating agreement required
Use for: Holding company, IP holding, master entity that owns FL LLCs
🌴 FLORIDA LLC — OPERATING ENTITY
✅ In-state banking easy — FL banks prefer FL LLCs
✅ Contractor licensing — some licenses require FL entity
✅ Financing-friendly — lenders understand FL LLCs
✅ Series LLC available in FL — one LLC, multiple series
⚠️ Public disclosure of registered agent
⚠️ $138.75/yr annual report fee
Use for: Active operations, flipping, holding rental portfolio, contracts
📜 FLORIDA LAND TRUST
✅ Title held in trust name — your name never on deed
✅ Beneficiary is your LLC — change beneficial interest privately
✅ Subject-To protection — lender less likely to call due-on-sale
✅ Easy transfer — assign beneficial interest, no deed transfer
✅ Probate avoidance — doesn't go through probate at death
✅ Low cost — $50–$200 to establish per property
Use for: Subject-To deals, privacy-sensitive acquisitions, estate planning
⚡ ENTITY SELECTION QUICK GUIDE
Deal Type
Entity
Why
Banking
Fix & Flip
FL LLC (deal-specific)
Liability isolation, active income treatment
Business checking per LLC
Buy & Hold
FL LLC (portfolio)
Financing, insurance, lease management
Separate from flip LLC
Land Flip
FL LLC or WY LLC
Simple transfer, low cost, passive income
Wyoming LLC bank account works
Subject-To
Land Trust + FL LLC beneficiary
Protects from due-on-sale clause trigger
Servicer still sees original borrower name
Seller Finance
FL LLC as seller
Note holder is the LLC, payment to LLC
Payments deposited to LLC account
Wholesale
FL LLC or personal
Assignment contract — no ownership transfer needed
Assignment fee to LLC preferred
Commercial
FL LLC (commercial-specific)
Separate commercial liability from residential
Commercial bank account
DUE DILIGENCE MASTER CHECKLIST
30 items, 6 categories — never skip a step before making an offer
CHECKLIST PROGRESS
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📋 1. TITLE & LEGAL
Full title search orderedPull 60-year title chain from title company or attorney. Budget $150–$300.
Lien search completed (all 6 layers)County tax, special assessments, IRS, HOA, code enforcement, mechanic liens
Lis Pendens checkActive foreclosure proceedings at Brevard Clerk
Open permits verifiedBrevard Building Department — no unpermitted work
Deed restrictions / CCRs reviewedWhat can't you do? Subdivision rules, deed restrictions on use
🌊 2. ENVIRONMENTAL & ZONING
FEMA flood zone checkedmsc.fema.gov — Zone X preferred, Zone AE = insurance required
HOA delinquency amount confirmedGet payoff letter from HOA management company before close
Utilities current or arrears quantifiedCall Brevard County Utilities + city utility for payoff amounts
🏗 6. CLOSING PREPARATION
Entity selected for acquisitionWyoming LLC, FL LLC, or Land Trust? See Entity Structure tab.
Title company / closing attorney selectedBrevard preferred closing attorneys familiar with investor transactions
Funding source confirmedCash, hard money, subject-to, seller finance — funds confirmed before commit
Exit strategy locked inFlip, hold, wholesale, seller finance — decided BEFORE you close
Owner's title insurance orderedAlways. Non-negotiable. Protects against hidden defects forever.
SKIP TRACE WORKFLOW
Find any property owner in America — full workflow from PAO to phone contact
🔍 FULL SKIP TRACE WORKFLOW
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Get owner info from Brevard PAO
bcpao.us → search by parcel ID or address → get exact owner name + mailing address (if absentee, different from property address)
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Free check: Google name + city
"{Owner Name} {city} Florida" — often surfaces LinkedIn, Facebook, obituaries (for probate), business filings
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Free check: Sunbiz.org (FL business owners)
If owner has FL business entity, Sunbiz shows current registered address, email, phone sometimes
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Free check: WhitePages / TruePeopleSearch
truepeoplesearch.com, whitepages.com — free phone/address lookup. Best for simple residential.
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Paid: BatchSkipTracing.com ($0.18/record)
Best price for bulk. Upload CSV with name+address, get phone + email back. Min 50 records for bulk pricing.
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Paid: PropStream skip trace (included in plan)
If running PropStream 7-day trial, skip trace is included per record. Fastest for single lookups.
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Confirm: Send mail AND call simultaneously
Outreach letter + phone call + text (if available). 3-touch minimum in first week.
💰 SKIP TRACE COST COMPARISON
Service
Cost
Speed
Best For
TruePeopleSearch
FREE
Instant
Simple residential
WhitePages
FREE
Instant
Residential owners
Sunbiz.org
FREE
Instant
FL business owners
BatchSkipTracing
$0.18/rec
24–48hr
Bulk lists (50+)
PropStream
Included
Instant
Single lookups
Propwire
FREE
Instant
Distressed lists
📞 COLD CALL SCRIPT — DISTRESSED OWNER
"Hi, is this [Owner Name]? My name is Darrell Mack — I'm a local real estate investor based in Melbourne. I came across your property at [Address] and I'm interested in making you a cash offer.
I work with sellers who need a quick, hassle-free sale — no repairs, no agent fees, no waiting for bank financing.
I'm not sure if selling is even on your radar, but I wanted to reach out in case the timing works for you.
Would you have 5 minutes to talk about your situation?
[Listen — do NOT pitch yet. Understand their timeline and motivation first.]
[If interested:] What would make this easy for you? Is it the price, the timeline, or just making the process simple?
[If voicemail:] Hi, this is Darrell Mack, a local cash buyer. I have interest in your property at [Address]. Please call me back at [number] when you get a chance. I won't waste your time."
OUTREACH ENGINE
9 letter templates for every seller situation — copy, customize, and send today
Pre-FC
Tax Lien
IRS Lien
Probate
Divorce
Vacant/Absentee
High DOM
Land Owner
Commercial
PRE-FORECLOSURE LETTER
[Date]
[Owner Name]
[Property Address]
[City, FL Zip]
Dear [First Name],
My name is Darrell Mack, and I am a real estate investor based right here in Brevard County. I noticed through public records that your property at [Address] may be facing some financial difficulty, and I wanted to reach out personally.
I am not here to judge — life happens to all of us. What I CAN offer is a solution.
I purchase properties directly from homeowners — no real estate agents, no repair requirements, and no waiting months for bank approvals. We can close in as little as 7–14 days, or whatever timeline works best for you.
Here's what working with me means for you:
• Cash offer — no financing contingencies
• No repairs needed — I buy as-is
• No commissions or fees — you keep more money
• We pay all closing costs
• You choose the closing date
If you have equity in your home, a cash sale may allow you to walk away with money in your pocket rather than losing it to foreclosure. Either way, you deserve to know your options.
Please call or text me at (321) 574-3280, or email dmack@pdsi2000.com. There is no obligation — just a conversation.
Respectfully,
R. Darrell Mack
PDSI Holdings | Melbourne, FL
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
📋 LETTER BEST PRACTICES
✅ Hand-address envelopes when possible — opens 5x more than printed labels
✅ Use yellow or cream paper — stands out in mail
✅ No envelopes that look like bills (window envelopes)
✅ First-class stamp (not bulk mail)
✅ Include your cell number — most sellers call or text
✅ Follow up 14 days later with second letter
✅ Third touch = door knock (highest conversion)
✅ Personalize with the property address — never generic
✅ Never mention foreclosure in subject line or on envelope
TAX LIEN / DELINQUENT TAX LETTER
[Date]
[Owner Name]
[Mailing Address]
[City, State Zip]
Dear [First Name],
I am reaching out because I noticed your property at [Property Address] in Brevard County has outstanding property taxes that may be creating a burden.
I specialize in helping homeowners in exactly this situation. Here's my simple offer:
I will pay off your delinquent taxes AND purchase your property — giving you cash in hand and a fresh start, with zero hassle.
You will NOT have to:
• Fix anything on the property
• Pay any real estate commissions
• Wait months for closing
• Deal with banks or lenders
I can close in 7–14 days and handle all the paperwork. The tax problem disappears, and you walk away with cash.
Even if you owe more in taxes than you think the property is worth — call me anyway. I have creative solutions for difficult situations.
Call or text: (321) 574-3280
Email: dmack@pdsi2000.com
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings | Melbourne, FL
(321) 574-3280
IRS FEDERAL TAX LIEN LETTER
[Date]
[Owner Name]
[Mailing Address]
Dear [First Name],
I am a Brevard County real estate investor, and I came across information that suggests there may be an IRS federal tax lien recorded against your property at [Address].
I want to be upfront: I am not an attorney or tax advisor. But I am a cash buyer who has worked with sellers in similar situations, and I know that an IRS lien can make selling through traditional channels extremely difficult.
A cash sale to me can potentially:
• Pay off the IRS lien at closing from proceeds
• Close quickly — before the IRS takes further action
• Give you cash remaining after the lien is satisfied
• Remove the lien from your credit and record permanently
The IRS often accepts "discharge of property from lien" applications, which allows a property to close with the lien satisfied from proceeds. I work with closing attorneys experienced in exactly this process.
If you want to explore your options with no pressure and no commitment, please call me at (321) 574-3280. This conversation costs you nothing.
Respectfully,
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
PROBATE / ESTATE LETTER
[Date]
[Personal Representative Name]
[Address]
Dear [First Name],
First, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of [Deceased Name]. I understand this is a difficult time, and I want to be of genuine service.
I am a Brevard County real estate investor, and I understand the challenges that can come with managing estate property — carrying costs, maintenance from a distance, the need to settle the estate and distribute assets to heirs.
I would like to make a cash offer for the property at [Address]. Here is what I can offer the estate:
• A fair cash offer — allowing you to distribute proceeds to all heirs quickly
• No repairs, no showings, no open houses
• Close in 14–21 days or on your timeline
• I pay all closing costs — more net proceeds to the estate
• No real estate commission
I work directly with Personal Representatives and estate attorneys regularly and can make this process as simple as possible.
If you have any interest in discussing, please call me at (321) 574-3280 or email dmack@pdsi2000.com. I am happy to provide a no-obligation written offer within 24 hours of seeing the property.
With respect,
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
DIVORCE / PARTITION LETTER
[Date]
To the Owners of [Property Address]:
I understand you may be going through a major life transition, and I want to offer a straightforward option that might make things simpler for both parties.
I am a local cash buyer, and I specialize in helping co-owners resolve property situations quickly when both parties are ready to move forward.
A cash sale can:
• Close in 7–14 days — before any court-ordered sale
• Split proceeds cleanly between both parties at closing
• Eliminate the need for court-ordered partition proceedings
• Remove the property from the middle of your situation — giving both parties a clean slate
• Net you more than a court-ordered sale (which often goes to the lowest bidder)
There is no need to negotiate between yourselves about repairs or listing price. I buy as-is, for cash, on your timeline.
I am not here to take advantage of anyone's situation. I simply want to offer a fair option that both parties can agree is better than the alternatives.
Please call me at (321) 574-3280. If it's easier, have your respective attorneys reach out.
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
VACANT / ABSENTEE OWNER LETTER
[Date]
[Owner Name]
[Out-of-State Mailing Address]
Dear [First Name],
My name is Darrell Mack, and I am a real estate investor in Brevard County, Florida. I noticed you own a property at [Address] but may not be living there currently.
Managing a vacant Florida property from a distance can be challenging — property taxes, insurance, maintenance, the risk of vandalism or damage. I understand the burden this can become.
I would like to take that burden completely off your hands with a fair cash offer.
Here is what I offer:
• Cash — no contingencies
• Buy as-is — even if the property needs work
• Close on your schedule — 7 days or 90 days, your choice
• I pay all closing costs
• No agents, no commissions
You do not need to travel to Florida, make repairs, or deal with showings. We can handle everything remotely.
If you have ever thought about selling, now is a great time to explore your options. Please call or text me at (321) 574-3280, or reply to this letter with your contact information.
Respectfully,
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings | Melbourne, FL
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
HIGH DAYS ON MARKET LETTER
[Date]
[Owner Name / "To the Seller of:"]
[Property Address]
Dear Seller,
Your property at [Address] has been on the market for some time, and I wanted to reach out directly with a straightforward cash offer.
I know listing a home is stressful — the showings, the waiting, the price reductions, the uncertainty. I can end all of that.
As a cash buyer:
• No more showings or open houses
• No appraisal required
• No financing contingencies that fall through
• Close in 14 days or on your timeline
• No commissions taken from your proceeds
• Buy as-is — no repairs required
My offer will be below what you originally hoped to get — I will be transparent about that. But it also comes with certainty, speed, and zero hassle. For many sellers, that trade-off is absolutely worth it.
If you are open to a conversation, please call me at (321) 574-3280 or email dmack@pdsi2000.com. I can have a written offer to you within 24 hours of seeing the property.
Respectfully,
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
LAND OWNER LETTER
[Date]
[Owner Name]
[Address]
Dear [First Name],
I am a Brevard County investor specifically looking to purchase vacant land in the area, and your parcel at [Parcel Address / PCN#] caught my attention.
Many land owners find that holding vacant land means paying taxes and insurance year after year with no income. I would like to buy your land with a fast, fair cash offer so you can put that money to work elsewhere.
What I offer:
• Cash purchase — no bank needed
• Close in 2–3 weeks
• I pay back taxes if needed (no out-of-pocket for you)
• I pay all closing costs
• We can also structure seller financing if you prefer monthly income
The Space Coast is seeing significant investment activity, and I am actively buying in your area right now.
If you have any interest in discussing your land, please call me at (321) 574-3280 or email dmack@pdsi2000.com. Even if you do not want to sell right now, I would love to know your price and stay in touch.
Warmly,
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LETTER
[Date]
[Owner/Decision Maker Name]
[Business / Mailing Address]
Dear [Name],
My name is Darrell Mack, President and CEO of PDSI Holdings. We are an active commercial real estate investor on the Space Coast, and I am reaching out regarding your property at [Address].
We specialize in acquiring commercial properties that are underutilized, facing operational challenges, or where the owner is simply ready to exit. We are not a traditional buyer — we buy as-is, close in 30–45 days, and handle all complexities internally.
Whether your situation involves:
• Vacancy or difficult tenancy
• Deferred maintenance or capital expenditure requirements
• Partnership disputes or ownership transition
• Tax liens, code violations, or other encumbrances
• Desire to simplify your portfolio
— I would welcome the opportunity to present a no-obligation offer.
PDSI has been operating on the Space Coast since 1999 and has deep knowledge of the Brevard market. I handle these conversations personally and with full confidentiality.
Please contact me directly at (321) 574-3280 or dmack@pdsi2000.com.
Respectfully,
R. Darrell Mack
President & CEO | PDSI Holdings
(321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
Professional purchase LOI for any residential or commercial deal
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Assignment Contract
Wholesale assignment of purchase contract template
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Deal Analysis Memo
Full investment summary to share with partners or lenders
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Seller Finance Note
Promissory note and mortgage terms for seller-financed deals
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Skip Trace Workflow
Step-by-step skip trace SOP for your team
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Cold Call Script
Full inbound/outbound script with objection handling
LETTER OF INTENT — FILL & COPY
LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE
Date: _______________
TO: [Seller Name / Estate / LLC Name]
RE: Real Property Located at [Full Property Address], [City], Florida [Zip]
Parcel ID: [PCN#]
This Letter of Intent ("LOI") is submitted by R. Darrell Mack and/or assigns ("Buyer") as a non-binding expression of intent to acquire the above-referenced property under the following proposed terms:
1. PURCHASE PRICE: $___________________
2. EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT: $_____________ to be held in escrow by [Title Company Name] within 3 business days of execution of a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement.
3. DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD: ___ calendar days from contract execution. Buyer shall have full right to inspect property and review all records. Buyer may terminate for any reason during this period with full refund of deposit.
4. CLOSING DATE: On or before _______________, or as mutually agreed.
5. CLOSING COSTS: Buyer agrees to pay all standard closing costs including title insurance, recording fees, and documentary stamp taxes.
6. CONDITION: Property to be purchased AS-IS with no repairs required by Seller. Buyer accepts property in its present condition, subject only to results of Buyer's due diligence.
7. FINANCING: This offer is NOT contingent upon financing. Buyer intends to close with cash or assigned funds.
8. TITLE: Seller to provide marketable title, free and clear of all encumbrances except as follows: ____________________. Title insurance to be issued at closing.
9. ENTITY: Buyer reserves the right to take title in the name of a Florida or Wyoming LLC, Land Trust, or other entity to be specified prior to closing.
10. NON-BINDING: This LOI is a non-binding expression of intent. Either party may withdraw at any time prior to execution of a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement.
11. EXPIRATION: This LOI expires if not acknowledged by Seller within _____ business days.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
R. Darrell Mack, Buyer/Authorized Agent
PDSI Holdings | (321) 574-3280 | dmack@pdsi2000.com
Date: _______________
SELLER ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
_________________________________
Seller Signature
Date: _______________
ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
ASSIGNMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT
Date of Assignment: _______________
ASSIGNOR ("We/I"): R. Darrell Mack and/or assigns, PDSI Holdings
ASSIGNEE ("Buyer"): _____________________________ ("End Buyer")
PROPERTY: [Full Address], [City], FL [Zip] — Parcel ID: [PCN#]
ORIGINAL CONTRACT: That certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated _______________ between Assignor as Buyer and [Seller Name] as Seller, for a total purchase price of $_______________.
1. ASSIGNMENT: For valuable consideration in the amount of $_____________ ("Assignment Fee"), the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Assignor hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys all of Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to the above-referenced Purchase and Sale Agreement to Assignee.
2. ASSUMPTION: Assignee hereby accepts the above assignment and assumes all obligations of Assignor under the Purchase and Sale Agreement, including but not limited to the obligation to close on or before the closing date specified therein.
3. ASSIGNMENT FEE: The Assignment Fee of $_____________ shall be paid by Assignee to Assignor as follows:
[ ] At time of this assignment
[ ] At closing, from Assignee's proceeds
4. EARNEST MONEY: Assignee acknowledges that Assignor has deposited $_____________ as earnest money under the original contract. Assignee [ ] has / [ ] has not reimbursed Assignor for said deposit.
5. AS-IS ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Assignee has independently evaluated the property and accepts it in its present condition. Assignor makes no representations or warranties regarding the property's condition, title, or value.
6. HOLD HARMLESS: Assignee shall indemnify and hold harmless Assignor from any claims arising from Assignee's failure to perform under the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
ASSIGNOR:
_________________________________ Date: _______________
R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings
ASSIGNEE:
_________________________________ Date: _______________
[End Buyer Name / Company]
[Address / Phone]
DEAL ANALYSIS MEMO
INVESTMENT DEAL ANALYSIS MEMORANDUM
Prepared by: R. Darrell Mack, PDSI Holdings
Date: _______________ | Reference #: DEAL-_______
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PROPERTY OVERVIEW
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Address: ___________________________
City/Zip: _______________ | PCN: ___________________
Property Type: [ ] SFR [ ] MFR [ ] Commercial [ ] Land
Beds/Baths/SF: _____ / _____ / _____ SF
Year Built: _______ | Lot Size: _______
Zoning: _______ | Flood Zone: _______
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ACQUISITION ANALYSIS
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Purchase Price: $____________
Acquisition Costs: $____________
Estimated Repairs: $____________
Holding Costs (est.): $____________
Closing Costs (est.): $____________
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TOTAL INVESTMENT: $____________
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AFTER REPAIR VALUE (ARV)
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Comp 1: $_________ [Address] _____ SF _____ BR/BA Sold ______
Comp 2: $_________ [Address] _____ SF _____ BR/BA Sold ______
Comp 3: $_________ [Address] _____ SF _____ BR/BA Sold ______
Weighted ARV: $____________
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PROJECTED RETURNS
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Exit Strategy: [ ] Flip [ ] Hold [ ] Wholesale [ ] Seller Finance
Sale Price / Gross Rent: $____________ (monthly rent if hold)
Projected Gross Profit: $____________
Net Profit (after all costs): $____________
Return on Investment (ROI): ____________%
Cash-on-Cash Return: ____________%
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RISK FACTORS
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Title Issues: [ ] None [ ] ___________________________
Lien Exposure: $____________ Type: ___________________
Flood Zone: [ ] X (Low) [ ] AE (High) [ ] VE (Coastal)
Environmental: [ ] None [ ] ___________________________
Repair Risk: [ ] Low [ ] Moderate [ ] High
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RECOMMENDATION
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[ ] PROCEED — Strong deal. Meets investment criteria.
[ ] PROCEED WITH CAUTION — Notable risks, acceptable if mitigated.
[ ] PASS — Does not meet minimum return threshold.
Notes: _______________________________________________
Prepared by: R. Darrell Mack | PDSI Holdings | (321) 574-3280
SELLER FINANCE PROMISSORY NOTE (OUTLINE)
PROMISSORY NOTE TERMS SUMMARY
(Full instrument to be drafted by licensed Florida real estate attorney)
Principal Amount: $_______________
Interest Rate: _______% per annum
Monthly Payment: $_____________ (principal + interest)
First Payment Due: _______________
Maturity / Balloon Date: _______________
Payment Address: PDSI Holdings, Melbourne, FL | dmack@pdsi2000.com
Secured by: Purchase Money Mortgage / Deed of Trust on property at [Address]
Borrower (Payor): ___________________________
Lender (Payee): PDSI Holdings Wyoming LLC
Late Charge: ___% of payment if received more than ___ days late
Default Cure Period: ___ days written notice
Prepayment: Allowed without penalty
IMPORTANT: This note outline is for planning purposes only.
All seller-financed transactions require a promissory note and mortgage drafted or reviewed by a licensed Florida real estate attorney.
Contact a closing attorney in Brevard County before executing any seller finance transaction.
SKIP TRACE SOP
PDSI HOLDINGS — SKIP TRACE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Step 1: Get property info from Brevard PAO (bcpao.us)
- Parcel search → owner name + mailing address
- Note: mailing ≠ property = absentee (priority target)
Step 2: Free searches (do first, always)
a. Google: "[Name] [City] Florida"
b. TruePeopleSearch.com — name + state
c. WhitePages.com — name + zip
d. Sunbiz.org — name search (FL business owners)
e. Facebook / LinkedIn — name + Brevard County
Step 3: Paid skip trace (if free fails)
- BatchSkipTracing.com — $0.18/record bulk upload
- Format: Last Name, First Name, Property Address, City, State, Zip
- Turnaround: 24–48 hrs
- Output: up to 3 phone numbers + email
Step 4: Verify and outreach
- Call first number. If voicemail, leave script message.
- Text same number with brief message.
- Send outreach letter simultaneously.
- If no response in 7 days: call second number, try email.
- If no response in 14 days: door knock (highest conversion).
Step 5: Log in deal pipeline
- Add to Deal Pipeline tab with lead source, contact info, motivation score
- Set follow-up reminder for 14 days
NOTE: Do not call numbers more than 3 times per week.
Comply with TCPA — do not use auto-dialer without consent.
COLD CALL SCRIPT — FULL
PDSI HOLDINGS — REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION CALL SCRIPT
─── OPENING ───────────────────────────────────
"Hi, is this [Owner Name]?
Great — my name is Darrell Mack. I'm a local real estate investor here on the Space Coast.
The reason I'm calling is I came across your property at [Address] and I'd love to make you a cash offer on it.
Do you have just 2 minutes?"
─── IF YES ────────────────────────────────────
"Perfect. I'll keep it short.
First — are you open to selling? No pressure either way, I just want to understand your situation."
[LISTEN. Let them talk.]
─── DISCOVERY QUESTIONS ────────────────────────
• "How long have you owned it?"
• "Is anyone living there currently?"
• "Have you ever thought about selling?"
• "If you did sell, what would be most important to you — price, timing, or just simplicity?"
• "What kind of number are you thinking?"
─── IF THEY GIVE A NUMBER ──────────────────────
"Got it. I appreciate you being upfront.
Let me ask — if I could get you [slightly lower], close in 14 days, and you don't have to do a single repair or pay any agent fees — is that a conversation worth having?"
─── OBJECTIONS ────────────────────────────────
"I don't want to sell."
→ "Totally understand. If anything changes, would you mind if I followed up in 3–6 months?"
"I want more than that."
→ "I hear you. What's the number that makes it work for you? Let me see what I can do."
"I'm working with an agent."
→ "No problem at all. If that doesn't work out, keep my number."
"I need to think about it."
→ "Absolutely. Can I call you back in a week? Is [day] good?"
─── CLOSE ─────────────────────────────────────
"Here's what I'd like to do: can I send you a quick written offer to look at? No obligation. If it works, great. If not, no hard feelings.
What's the best email or address to send it to?"
─── VOICEMAIL ─────────────────────────────────
"Hi [Name], this is Darrell Mack — I'm a local cash buyer and I have interest in your property at [Address]. No pressure, I'd just love to have a quick 5-minute conversation. Please call or text me at (321) 574-3280. Have a great day."
GOVERNMENT REO PORTAL
HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, USDA — 5 agencies selling directly, below market, no agent premium
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Government REO properties are priced to move, not to maximize profit. These agencies need to liquidate non-performing assets. Investors can buy directly, close fast, and often get flexible terms. Owner-occupant preference periods expire — monitor for investor windows.
🏠 HUD HOMES
HUD acquires properties when FHA-insured borrowers default. HUD prices at or below market and offers 15-day owner-occupant exclusive period, then opens to investors.
How to buy: Must use a HUD-registered real estate agent. You cannot buy directly without an agent. Submit bids via HUD Asset Management portal.
Brevard search: hudhomestore.gov → Select FL → Brevard County
Categories: IN = Insured (FHA eligible), UI = Uninsured (cash/conventional only), IE = Insured with escrow (escrow for repairs)
Fannie Mae acquired properties through foreclosure. HomePath offers special financing (3% down for owner-occupants), no PMI, and flexible terms for investors.
First Look Program: 30-day owner-occupant exclusive. After 30 days, investors can bid.
Investor advantage: No appraisal required for HomePath financing. Fannie accepts as-is.
Multiple offers: Submit via homepath.com — all offers reviewed. Cash with quick close wins ties.
VA acquires properties when VA-guaranteed loans foreclose. VA offers "Vendee Financing" — special financing where VA becomes the lender. Non-veterans can use Vendee loans.
Vendee terms: 5–30 year terms, competitive rates, as little as 0% down (owner-occ), 5% down (investor)
Brevard advantage: Heavy military/veteran presence = higher rate of VA-backed loans = more VA REO inventory near bases
Search: Ocwen Loan Servicing manages VA REO properties
USDA Rural Development acquires properties through their Section 502 loan program defaults. Rural areas in Brevard qualify — Mims, Scottsmoor, west Palm Bay, and unincorporated areas.
Eligible areas: Properties outside urbanized areas. Many Brevard unincorporated areas qualify — check eligibility map.
USDA financing available: USDA can finance their own REO with 0% down for eligible buyers in eligible areas
Investors: USDA REO sold through approved real estate agents — contact USDA Rural Development FL state office
When a bank fails, FDIC takes over and liquidates assets including real estate. These sales are often bulk packages — commercial RE, land, and residential portfolios.
Current bank failures: fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/banklist.html
FDIC REO portal: fdic.gov/buying — search by state. Commercial properties and portfolios available.
Strategy: Contact FDIC asset managers directly to inquire about unlisted packages. Best deals never hit the public portal.
Week 1 Routine:
Mon: Check HUD Homestore for new Brevard listings
Tue: Check HomePath for new listings
Wed: Check HomeSteps for new listings
Thu: Check VA/USDA portals
Fri: Follow up on any active bids
Bid Strategy:
• HUD UI properties: bid 75–85% of list price
• Fannie/Freddie after First Look: full list or above if in SpaceX zone
• USDA rural: often take first reasonable offer
• Always include proof of funds or pre-approval
• Cash offers win speed ties
Agent Requirement (HUD):
You MUST use a HUD-registered listing agent to submit bids on HUD homes. Find a registered agent at:
hudhomestore.gov → Find a Registered Agent → Brevard County FL
Fannie, Freddie, VA, USDA also typically require licensed agents.
ALL 26 DATA SOURCES
Every platform, database, and portal you need — Brevard County and Florida statewide