We recently connected with Trever Ahing and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Trever, thanks for joining us today. Let’s start with a story that highlights an important way in which your brand diverges from the industry standard.
I think our novations practice is definitely a deviation from the norm in real estate, as well as our passion for bringing this strategy to other creative financiers. Our Buyer Beater team is composed of those who have worked in commercial real estate, residential real estate, wholesale, and ultimately we’ve all found that the novation strategy is by far the most profitable and ethical practice.
Basically, if you have what seems to be a dead deal in real estate, we’ll take over the contract, guarantee the seller a certain price based on our novations model and force appreciate the home through renovation. We then stage the home and market it for sale. Best part is when you work with us you get attached to the equity we create in the property.
Instead of keeping this strategy to ourselves, we’re actually teaching other real estate professionals to utilize our model through Buyer Beater University (buyerbeateruniversity.com) where you have access to weekly lectures, all our novation tools, and a private community of real estate professionals to talk deals.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Before I began my career in real estate, I actually served as decorated Staff Sergeant in the Marines (OORAH!). It was here that I really established core traits within myself such as: integrity, loyalty, accountability, etc. All of which I think are so important to starting a business. Soon after transitioning to civilian life I obtained my real estate license, got into wholesaling, and then along the way found that novations was ultimately the way I wanted to expand my business and profits.
I think something that’s important to who I am is I love my wife, I love my family. I consider myself a family man. My incredible wife Kat and I got married at 23 years old (in secret– but that’s another story!!) and recently welcomed our daughter Kaia into this world. Everything I do is for them.
Any thoughts, advice, or strategies you can share for fostering brand loyalty?
I really strive to have personal relationships with all my clients, whether we’re talking about our sellers, our investors, the agents we partner with, or even those enrolled in Buyer Beater University. That usually entails a quick call now and again, personal Zoom calls, or even just keeping up with them on social media.
Definitely social media / the internet plays a key role here. My presence @InvestWithTrev on social media allows me to reach a wide group of creative finance professionals, and I take note of every single person I connect with there.
We also at Buyer Beater University do private weekly Zooms where we discuss cutting-edge sales techniques and technicals within the real estate market. Usually this is followed by a Q&A and a celebration of everyone’s wins.
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
Oh heck yeah! Look, I can state the obvious like Rich Dad Poor Dad, SPIN Selling, the BRRRR Strategy, or Pace Morby Youtube videos, etc. But I truly do believe that your network is your net worth. You NEED to surround yourself with people who are already doing it. Whether it’s in person or virtual. It is mandatory in my opinion that once you put yourself in the right rooms then the right questions will get answered. If you want to reach out to me for any help in getting the ball rolling, my team and I are always here to help!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://buyerbeateruniversity.com/wholesaler
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investwithtrev/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089045832374
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2S4E_MmOhkKoKXgF6HhBBA