Here’s how I secured 3 off-market deals with ONE phone call.
In a market where competition has intensified and genuine opportunities are harder to find, first-time renovators often face an uphill battle.
Earlier this year, I was working with three clients - all serious about getting started, all prepared to act quickly. But after weeks of searching and multiple near-misses, they were running into the same wall: tough competition, fast-moving buyers, and rising price pressure.
They were ready, but the open market simply wasn’t opening up for them.
That’s when I knew it was time to take a different approach.
Finding Another Way In
Through my networks, I found out that a local mega investor was preparing to divest some of his portfolio.
So I asked around for his number, then gave him a call.
Explained that I had clients who are pre-approved and ready to buy.
Rather than waiting for the next opportunity to appear online, I flew down to meet him in person and view several of his properties across the Hawke’s Bay region.
Within days, we secured three off-market, standalone homes, each a strong fit for our clients.
These weren’t random finds; they were the direct result of readiness, structure, and relationship-building - the same foundation we apply across every Wolfe Property project.
Buying off-market isn’t about luck - it’s about having the right network, preparation and confidence to know if it’s a good deal or not.
The difference between missing out and moving forward is the team behind you to give you confidence to say “yes”.
Why the Right Support Matters
Each of these clients are part of our Accelerate Programme - designed to give investors the systems, team, and confidence to execute on their first (or next) property project.
Through Accelerate, our team guided them from analysis to action:
Remote due diligence and feasibility checks through our local Power Teams
Renovation guidance
New Rental projection
Power-team coordination (builders, property managers and brokers)
That structure meant they could move decisively when the opportunity appeared with clarity, not guesswork.
It’s easy to underestimate how much difference the right support makes.
When you have experience and systems behind you, you don’t just find better deals - you’re ready to act on them.
The Results
Each property started as a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home on an expiring tenancy or fixed term.
Each became a 4-bedroom, 1-bath home renting for around $700 per week - top of the local market for that asset type.
Immediate gross returns are close to 8%, and as rents review upward, those returns will continue to strengthen - all while debt remains stable.
Each client now holds a cashflow-positive property with strong potential to:
Add a sleepout to boost income
Subdivide or add another dwelling
Leverage equity to fund their next investment
This is the Value of Working With Us
Because we’ve spent years building relationships in the market, we know who to call when the right opportunities aren’t visible yet.
And when action is needed, we don’t hesitate.
We get on the plane, at our expense, and show up in person to secure the right outcome for our clients.
We find deals before anyone else knows they’re available.
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