Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is William Tingle, a creative real estate investor, coach, and author of the new book, Just Buy a House Already. William first appeared on the show in 2023, and our conversation picks up right where his story leaves off.

After leaving a demanding career in the restaurant industry, William built his business around subject-to and seller-financed deals that generate cash flow without tenants, heavy rehabs, or traditional rentals.

Listen as he shares how subject-to deals really work, why clear communication and transparency with sellers matters, and how beginners can get started by focusing on simple, repeatable actions instead of overcomplicated strategies.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing William Tingle and his background

[03:55] Why misery pushed William to finally take action

[07:21] Leaving his full-time job

[10:29] The hidden cost of lifestyle inflation when chasing financial freedom

[13:27] Most people don't fail in real estate; they just never start

[15:19] The easiest, lowest-risk way to get started: bird-dogging deals

[18:03] How subject-to deals work and why sellers say yes

[19:59] Common mistakes investors make with sub-to deals

[22:48] A real example of turning one subject-to deal into nearly $90K

[27:10] The "12 House Blueprint" and how one deal per month replaces a W-2

[29:22] Why owning notes, not rentals, creates more freedom and fewer headaches

[31:07] Price point and condition for a property to buy

[33:52] Exploring advanced deals like title issues, probate, and adverse possession

[40:42] Connect with William Tingle

[42:16] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://williamtingle.com/

Podcasts, Resources, Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@sub2deals

Just Buy a House Book: https://justbuyahouse.com/

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