Hi, I'm David
I'm a real estate investor in St. Pete, Florida, and the guy behind The Wholesalers Toolbox. I built this site for new wholesalers who want it all laid out step by step, in one place.
How I ended up wholesaling houses
I never planned to be a wholesaler. I got here the long way, one job at a time. Every stop taught me something I still use today, and it's all in the Toolbox.
Selling houses in Michigan and Florida
I started out as a realtor, first in Michigan and then in Florida. I pictured nice suits and big checks. What I got was driving people around all day and giving up my weekends for open houses. It just wasn't for me.
What it taught meI know how listings, contracts and closings work from the inside, and I know how agents think. So when I explain the paperwork or how to work with agents, it comes from someone who's sat on that side of the table.
Mortgages, until the 2008 crash
So I moved into the mortgage business. It was great, right up until the 2008 crash. The market fell apart, and I was broke. As my papaw used to say, I was “up the creek without a paddle.”
What it taught meI learned how buyers get financed and what lenders look for. I also saw up close what happens to homeowners when the market turns. A lot of the sellers you'll talk to are going through something hard, and I try to teach you to treat them that way.
Inspecting foreclosed houses
To keep the lights on, I took a job inspecting foreclosed houses. Not glamorous, but it paid the bills.
Then I saw a Craigslist ad from a real estate investment company that needed someone to inspect properties. I called, got the job, and became their go-to property inspector.
What it taught meI walked through a lot of beat-up houses. I learned to size up a house's condition and the big repairs fast. That's the base of estimating repairs and after repair value, and it's how I teach figuring out ARV.
Rehabbing houses (and burning out)
Then the company said, “David, you should start rehabbing houses for us.” I told them I had zero experience. They said, “You'll figure it out.”
So I hired crews, rolled up my sleeves and flipped houses. They kept giving me more work, which was great, until I hit total burnout.
What it taught meI know what rehabs really cost and what a cash buyer needs from a deal to make it work. That's why my numbers and my free Deal Analyzer spreadsheet leave room for the buyer's profit, and why I put so much into building a cash buyers list.
Finding wholesaling
One day it hit me: why was I working myself to death while the investors collected the profits? That's when I found wholesaling. I jumped in headfirst with a bunch of questions, like “How much can I make?” and “Is this even legal?”
What I do nowNow I put it all together. I find motivated sellers, run the numbers and assign the contract to a cash buyer. I've used DealMachine since I started, from driving for dollars to cold email. These days I also do B2C cold email to property owners with Carl, the AI assistant I built for it.
Out looking at a house. This is the kind of house I look for: an overgrown yard can be a sign the owner is ready to sell. Why I built the Toolbox
When I asked how to learn wholesaling, everyone said, “Just watch YouTube.” But I'm the type who needs it laid out step by step, all in one place. I couldn't find that, so I built it.
I'm not going to pretend I didn't mess up a lot along the way. I did. This site has the tools and tips I wish I'd had on day one.
What it means for youYou get the step-by-step version I couldn't find: the tools, the lessons and the numbers, all in one place. Start wherever you are, and skip the mistakes I already made for you.
How it all connects
I've seen a deal from just about every side: the agent, the mortgage guy, the inspector, the rehabber and the wholesaler. The Toolbox is everything I learned from all of them, laid out step by step, so you don't have to learn it the hard way like I did.
Where to go next
Everything here is built to help you take the next step, without the fluff.
The Toolbox
Every wholesaling tool I use or have looked at, sorted by job: finding sellers, phones, CRMs, cash buyers and more.
Open the Toolbox →Wholesaling University
My free course. It walks you through wholesaling one lesson at a time, from the basics to running your numbers.
Start the course →Honest tool reviews
Pricing, pros and cons for the tools wholesalers ask about. Start with DealMachine, the one I've used from the start.
DealMachine review →Cold email with Carl
If you email property owners, Carl is the AI assistant I built to help. He comes with the B2C Cold Email Lab: $29/month, 7-day free trial, cancel anytime.
Meet Carl →Free downloads: my wholesale real estate contract and my Deal Analyzer spreadsheet.
My promise to you
Here's what you can expect from me.
- I only recommend tools I'd use. If something isn't a good fit for someone just starting out, I'll tell you.
- I show you the downsides too. Every tool has them. You deserve to know before you pay for anything.
- No hype. Wholesaling takes work, and I messed up plenty. I share what I learned so you can skip some of my mistakes.
Heads up: I earn a commission if you buy through my link. Costs you nothing extra, but it helps fund my Starbucks addiction. ☕
I'm a real estate investor, not an attorney or financial advisor.
Ready to dig in?
Open the Toolbox and find the tools for the step you're on. Brand new? Take the free course first.
Questions? Email me at hello@thewholesalerstoolbox.com. I also post videos on my YouTube channel, The Wholesalers Toolbox.