What Your First No-Money Deal Really Looks Like (And How to Do It in 30 Days)

So, you’ve heard it’s possible to do your first real estate deal with no money down—but what does that actually look like?

Spoiler: It’s not glamorous. You won’t suddenly be driving a new car or sipping green juice in a beach condo. But you can get a deal done in 30 days… and that first deal will change everything.

Here’s what a realistic 30-day path to your first N$N (No Money Down) deal looks like—and how to stay focused along the way.

 

Week 1: Get Your Head Right

This is the foundation. Your mindset matters more than your wallet.

✅ Commit to learning 30 minutes a day

✅ Review your goals

✅ Watch Doc’s N$N video

✅ Tell someone you trust what you're doing

You don’t need thousands of dollars. You need a reason, a plan, and a deadline.

 

Week 2: Learn to Spot a Motivated Seller

✅ Drive or walk neighborhoods (aka “Driving for Dollars”)

✅ Write down the address of the homes Doc tell's you how to find

✅ Practice looking up owner contact info online

✅ Use Doc's simple script to reach out

You’re not chasing every homeowner—just the ones who need to sell. This week is about finding them.

 

Week 3: Make Real Contact

✅ Reach out using Doc's script

✅ Follow up 3–5x

✅ Ask questions to understand why they need to sell---Use Doc's script

✅ Gauge their motivation and timeline

This week is when fear kicks in. Do it anyway. Every great investor starts with one nervous phone call.

 

Week 4: Lock It Up (Even If You’re Nervous)

✅ Get a deal under contract (yes, you can do this)

✅ Use a simple one-page agreement (Doc has a sample)

✅ Find a cash buyer to assign it to (Doc will show you how to get cash-buyers)

✅ Collect your assignment fee

You’re not alone. There’s a full community inside the REI4B program cheering you on—and tools like Doc’s contract templates to guide you.

✅ Pro Tip:

You probably won’t make $25,000 on your first deal. But $2,500–$5,000? That’s totally doable. And more importantly—it’s repeatable.

That first check does something to your brain. It shows you this works. And once you believe that, you can never go back.

“The checklists Doc provided were critical to my success. I did buy-fix-flip and wholesale deals and made $3,300, $7,500, and $10,000,—and I’m doing more. He taught me how to negotiate, which is key.”
— G.B. DeClerk, Real Estate Investing for Beginners Student

Want to see what made the difference?
👉 Start for free and use the same checklist G.B. used to launch your first deal.