Money Isn’t the Real Problem
I hear it constantly. You want to get started, but you’re stuck on one thought. You don’t have any money.
I’ve watched that single sentence keep people frozen for years. Not because it’s true, but because it feels true. I’ve said it myself. I’ve heard it in this group every week. “I come across so many people who say I don’t have any money.” That belief feels responsible. It feels safe. It also keeps you silent.
Here’s what rarely gets said out loud. Deals don’t start with cash. They start with conversations. They start when you’re willing to say what you’re looking for and let other people respond. When you stop trying to solve everything privately and start asking publicly, things move.
Once you speak up, partners appear. Leads show up. Momentum replaces fear. The order matters more than the amount.
That’s what we teach inside the Wealth and Real Estate Facebook Group, which just passed 2,000 members. Every day, I see people come in with nothing but a question, and leave with the next step on their first real estate deal with no money down. It starts with a simple post—“I’m looking for a deal. Who’s got money if I find one?”—and builds from there.
In this 30-day plan, I’m going to walk you through the steps that helped me and hundreds of others make that first deal real:
- Publicly post what you’re looking for and ask for money partners
- Use the Facebook group and your everyday conversations to generate deal flow
- Track how many people you talk to over 30 days so your actions create data
- Turn those conversations into leads—even if you’ve never done a deal before
- Share those leads back with the group to get help closing
- Stop relying on information and start executing consistently
We’ll dig into why solving the partner problem first changes everything. We’ll talk about how your barber, your grocery clerk, or a quiet Facebook comment might be your next lead. And I’ll show you why tracking conversations—not dollars—is what gets you paid.
This isn’t about motivation. It’s about motion. You don’t need more content. You need more reps. Let’s go.
Solve the Money Objection First
The biggest excuse I hear—and the first one that needs to go—is “I don’t have any money.” That single thought has stalled more would-be investors than any market crash or interest rate. But here’s the truth: capital is not your starting line. It’s your second step.
The very first thing I want you to do is this: post publicly and say, “I’m looking for a deal. Who’s got money if I find a deal?” Say it just like that. Keep it simple. Don’t overthink. That sentence solves the real problem, which isn’t funding—it’s silence.
The fear that you have to figure everything out before you take a step is what keeps you stuck. But when you speak up, people start seeing you as someone to partner with. You only need one partner to say yes.
“We’ve got thousands of members in this group, and they have money.” That’s not a motivational line. It’s a fact. The Wealth and Real Estate Facebook Group has people ready to move—if you bring something to move on.
When you lead with transparency instead of hesitation, everything changes. You’re not trying to impress people. You’re inviting the right ones to connect.
You don’t need experience to generate interest. You just need clarity and presence.
Here’s what I want you to do today:
- Write a short post in the Wealth and Real Estate Facebook Group that says you’re looking for a deal and ready to partner.
- Use the exact phrase: “Who’s got money if I find a deal?”
- Don’t pitch or pretend—just ask plainly.
- Make your intent visible, even if you’re brand new.
- Let the group’s momentum pull you forward.
- Watch who engages and start tracking names.
- Screenshot the post and mark Day 1 of your 30-day sprint.
The sooner you ask, the faster you learn who’s serious. Some people will ignore you. Others will remember you. That’s enough. You only need one partner.
Insight doesn’t create momentum. Action does. When you solve the partner question first, you take control of the rest of the deal.
Borrow the Crowd Before You Borrow Cash
You don’t need to convince a bank. You need to connect with a community.
When I say post your intent in the Facebook group, I mean it. That’s not some throwaway tip. That’s your launch pad. “We’ve got thousands of members in this group, and they have money.” When you post with clarity, those people start watching you differently. You stop being invisible.
Most people underestimate what a post can do. They assume they have to already know someone or have experience. Not true. Visibility comes first. Credibility grows from movement.
“I want you to post below and say, I’m looking for a deal.” It’s the simplest trigger in the world, and it shifts you from passive learner to active dealmaker. Every group member has the same goal: to work with someone who finds real opportunity. You get attention by showing you’re in motion.
Here’s how I activate that group:
- I make a post saying exactly what I’m looking for. Don’t be vague. Say you’re hunting for a deal and looking for partners.
- I include the sentence: “Who’s got money if I find a deal?” This flips the fear script. Now you’re the one choosing.
- I treat the group like a boardroom, not a bulletin board. I check back and reply to every comment like it’s a deal lead.
- I DM anyone who seems engaged. A comment is a signal. I follow up quickly, even if they just said “Interested.”
- I save screenshots of helpful replies. These are future warm leads, even if they don’t pan out today.
- I post updates weekly. This keeps your name in circulation and shows you’re serious.
- I don’t fake results—I report effort. The group respects honesty and hustle more than polished wins.
One time, I had a member post that exact sentence—“Who’s got money if I find a deal?”—for the first time. Within 24 hours, he had three DMs. One was from a private lender who had been quietly watching for weeks. They hadn’t said a word before, but once someone asked with confidence, they jumped in. That deal closed six weeks later.
You don’t need to go viral. You just need to go first. The people you need are already watching. Start the conversation. Invite them in.
Tell Everyone You’re Buying
Once you’ve made your post and claimed your intent, don’t stop there. Your job now is to turn every day into lead generation. That means you open your mouth—even when it feels awkward—and say the words that let people know you’re buying property.
I remember walking through the grocery store one Wednesday and overhearing someone talking about a house down the street with overgrown grass. I could’ve minded my business. Instead, I leaned in and said, “I’m buying property right now—do you know if they’re selling?” That one moment turned into a name. That name turned into a phone number. A week later, it turned into a seller conversation. That never would’ve happened if I’d stayed quiet.
You don’t need polished lines. You need repetition. “Tell your barber.” Tell your coworker. Tell the stranger at the coffee shop. Most people won’t have a deal—but some will. And they’ll only think of you if you said something first.
Leads don’t come from sitting. They come from talking.
Here are my real-world checkpoints:
- Mention that you’re buying property at least once a day, no matter where you are
- Keep a short phrase ready: “I’m looking for undervalued houses or apartments”
- Log every person you tell in a notebook or notes app
- Say it even when you’re tired or uncertain—consistency beats intensity
- Don’t judge the quality of the conversation. Just start it
Momentum comes from volume. “Tell as many people as you possibly can.” The more times you speak, the more likely someone else will speak your name when a property becomes available.
This isn’t networking. It’s pattern disruption. Say what you’re about. Let them remember.
Track Actions, Not Feelings
Most people think they’re making progress because they’re thinking hard. But thoughts don’t close deals. Data does.
“I want you to keep track of how many people you tell.” Not guess. Not estimate. Count. If you’re not writing it down, it didn’t happen.
I’ve worked with dozens of people who said they were “talking to people,” but couldn’t name ten they’d actually spoken to. That’s a confidence killer. When you track your actions, you start to see where the momentum lives—and where you’re avoiding the work.
One person I coached went two weeks saying they were “trying everything.” I asked them to show me their list. It had four names. We fixed it that day. Set a target. Turned it into a daily rep. By the end of the month, they had 117 names. Two real leads. One deal in motion. All because we stopped trusting the feeling and started trusting the numbers.
Here are the rules I follow:
- Set a 30-day number goal. I aim to talk to 100 people. Not impossible—just consistent.
- Track every conversation. Use paper, Notes app, spreadsheet—I don’t care. But log it.
- Review the list every Sunday. Look for patterns: Who replied? Who ghosted? Who’s worth a follow-up?
- Don’t count internet scrolling. A comment is real. A scroll isn’t.
- No story without a stat. If you say you’re working, show the record.
“We’ve got to actually have some data here.” When you measure, you get honest. When you get honest, you get better.
The cost of staying vague is bigger than you think. It’s not just lost deals—it’s wasted weeks. Track the truth. Then use it.
Let Leads Show Up
You can’t always plan the moment a deal appears. But you can make sure you’re visible when it does.
Here’s what usually happens: you’ve talked to enough people, posted consistently, and then someone says, “Hey, I heard there might be a house for sale.” That’s a lead. That’s the first door cracking open. If you’re not listening, or if you brush it off, it’ll slam shut.
“I heard that this person might be looking for somebody to buy something.” That’s how it starts. Not with a contract or a spreadsheet, but with someone remembering you when an opportunity comes up.
A few months ago, one of our group members casually mentioned at work that he was buying property. A week later, a coworker forwarded him a Facebook Marketplace listing that hadn’t even been shared publicly. It was a two-unit building, off-market, through someone’s cousin. He posted the lead in the group. Two comments and one DM later, he had a walkthrough scheduled and a partner lined up.
That didn’t happen because he had money. It happened because he was in motion and spoke up when it felt awkward.
Here are some real truths:
- A lead might sound like gossip. Take it seriously.
- Most sellers don’t advertise. They confide.
- “That’s a lead” means follow up, not freeze.
- Post the lead, even if incomplete. Let the group help.
- You don’t need all the answers. Just act.
When you treat every whisper like it might matter, the world starts whispering more often.
Execution Beats Information
You don’t need to feel ready to take the first step. You just need to move. That’s what separates people who close deals from the ones still watching videos, wondering what they’re missing.
If the voice in your head keeps saying “I don’t have any money,” you now know that’s not a stop sign. It’s a signal to speak up. “I come across so many people who say I don’t have any money.” But the ones who succeed? They say it once, then ask for a partner, start conversations, and track what they do every day.
This plan only works if you do. Every skipped post, every ignored lead, every untracked conversation—that’s what costs you. I’ve seen people go from zero to their first deal by doing the simple things consistently: posting with clarity, talking to 100 people, logging it daily, and treating every whisper like a lead.
If you remember one thing, remember this: conversations close deals, not credentials.
Start by logging your next 10 interactions. Write them down. Track the data. Share the next potential deal—even if it’s half-baked—and let the right people help you close it.
Information won’t get you there. Motion will.
About Johnoson Crutchfield
Johnoson Crutchfield is a real estate investor and coach who helps people close their first or next deal by replacing confusion with clear, repeatable action. He runs the Wealth and Real Estate Facebook Group, a community nearing 2,000 members, built for real-world support, not theory.
He solves the problem most investors face: they’re stuck between wanting to invest and actually getting a deal under contract. His approach is grounded in consistent execution. He emphasizes community support, weekly accountability, and step-by-step offer strategy.
Crutchfield shares tactical advice through live group posts and short video trainings. In his 30-day deal challenge, he teaches students to track lead conversations, ask publicly for money partners, and post leads for real-time feedback.
His method emerged from doing deals without upfront capital and realizing that relationships and clear communication close deals faster than spreadsheets. His motto is simple: don’t just learn—grab the map.
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