How to Build a Real Estate Buy Box That Works

One of the biggest mistakes new investors make is chasing every deal they see. A Buy Box fixes that by giving you a clear set of criteria for the types of properties you want to buy.

Think of it as your personal compass in a sea of opportunities.

What to Include

A solid Buy Box usually covers five things: location, price range, property type, property condition, and target returns.

For example, you might decide you only want single-family homes in Dallas suburbs, priced between $150k and $300k, built after 1980, needing less than $40k in repairs, with at least a 12% cash-on-cash return.

Why It Matters

When you know exactly what you’re looking for, decision-making becomes faster and easier.

You can filter out bad deals, move quicker on good ones, and communicate clearly with wholesalers so they bring you the right properties.

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Pro Tip: Once you set your Buy Box inside PropPipeline, the platform automatically matches you with deals that fit your criteria—saving you hours of scrolling and second-guessing.