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Position Beats Power: How Strategic Investors Get First Dibs on the Best Deals

October 20, 2025 Comments Off on Position Beats Power: How Strategic Investors Get First Dibs on the Best Deals
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Most new investors believe they need more money, more time, or more connections to succeed. But here’s the real advantage seasoned investors use every day: position.

The investor who’s first to know often beats the investor with the biggest wallet.
Because in this game, position beats power.

What Position Actually Means

Position isn’t about where you live or what market you’re in. It’s about how close you are to the source of opportunity. The people, places, and systems that make deals happen before they hit the open market are key to mastering position strategically.

Examples of strong position:

  • An agent calls you before a listing goes live.
  • A wholesaler knows you’re a serious buyer and puts your name at the top of the call list.
  • A contractor tips you off that a property is about to become available.

When you’re in position, deals start coming to you.

Why Most Investors Never Get There

They stay in “consumer mode.”
They scroll listings. They wait for deals to appear on the MLS.
They react to opportunity instead of creating it.

Meanwhile, positioned investors are:

  • Building relationships.
  • Showing they can close.
  • Making themselves easy to work with.

And guess who gets the call when something good shows up?

How to Build Strong Position

1. Be the First to Follow Up

Speed matters. When you respond quickly and consistently, people remember you, enhancing the position you hold in their minds.

2. Earn a Reputation for Certainty

Brokers and wholesalers want deals to close. If they trust that you will close, you rise to the top of their list.

3. Get Proactive

Walk neighborhoods. Talk to property managers. Network intentionally. Don’t wait for opportunity. Go find it instead.

Inside REALDEAL Network

This is why Real Deal Network isn’t just about education. It’s about proximity.
Being part of a network of active investors puts you closer to opportunities, relationships, and strategies that most people never get access to.

When your positioning is strong, you don’t have to chase deals.
Deals start chasing you. Start today.

Final Thought

Real estate is a game of leverage, and your position is one of the greatest levers you have.

Stop waiting for good deals.
Start standing where good deals appear.

Nanci Rowe is a passionate entrepreneur, real estate investor, and a founding member of the Real Deal Network—a thriving community helping people build wealth through education and connection. With nearly two decades of experience, she’s dedicated to making real estate investing approachable and creating spaces where people feel supported and empowered.

When she’s not closing deals or coaching entrepreneurs, you’ll find her planning unforgettable adventures, geeking out on personal growth, or spending time with her family—always with purpose, passion, and a touch of sparkle.