Chapter 5: Entering the Real Estate Game
Leon Carter stared at the new system notification.
[New Investment Opportunity Detected!]
[Hint: Undervalued Real Estate Market Found]
The stock market was fast, but real estate had the potential for massive gains—if done right.
Leon checked his financial standing:
• Cash on Hand: $9,410
• Pending Watch Sale: $4,000
• Total Available Soon: $13,410
• Mission Progress: $19,610 / $50,000 Earned
The system had given him one week to reach $50,000.
If he flipped a property fast, he could hit the goal in one big move.
Leon activated his Financial God System's Market Scanner.
[Scanning Real Estate Market…]
[Filtering for: Undervalued Properties, Motivated Sellers, High ROI Potential]
A few seconds later—
[Best Deal Found!]
[Property Type: Single-Family Home]
[Location: High Growth Suburban Area]
[Market Value: $150,000]
[Seller's Asking Price: $85,000]
[Reason for Sale: Urgent Financial Need]
Leon's eyes widened.
A house worth $150,000 selling for only $85,000? That was an instant $65,000 in equity.
But there was a problem—
Leon didn't have $85,000.
He needed to secure the deal with limited capital.
Step One: The Power of Negotiation
Leon called the seller immediately.
A tired-sounding man picked up.
"Yeah?"
"Hi, I saw your property listing. I'm interested, but I'd like to meet in person."
The man hesitated.
"You serious about buying?"
"Very."
"Alright. Meet me at the house in an hour."
Leon grabbed his keys and left.
An hour later, he pulled up to the property.
The house was decent—not brand new, but with strong potential.
Leon shook hands with the seller, Tom.
"I need to sell fast," Tom admitted. "My business went under, and the bank's on my back."
Leon's mind raced.
Tom wasn't just selling to make a profit—he was desperate.
That meant leverage.
"What's your best cash offer?" Tom asked.
Leon acted hesitant.
"Well… the house needs a little work," he said, pointing at the roof damage and peeling paint.
Tom sighed. "Yeah, I know."
Leon paused, letting the silence build tension.
Then he said, "I can close fast, but $85,000 is too high. I can do $65,000."
Tom's eyes widened.
"That's—"
"I'll pay in cash," Leon interrupted. "No waiting, no loan approvals. You'll have money in your account in 24 hours."
Tom bit his lip.
"$75,000," he countered.
Leon pretended to hesitate.
Then he extended his hand.
"Deal."
Tom shook it.
[Property Secured for $75,000!]
Now came the real challenge—finding the money.
Step Two: Creative Financing
Leon only had $13,410 in liquid cash—far from the $75,000 he needed.
But that didn't mean he couldn't make the deal happen.
Leon activated his Financial God System, searching for financing options.
[Best Strategy Detected: Hard Money Loan]
[Lender Identified: Local Real Estate Investor]
Leon quickly dialed the lender's number.
"Hello?" a deep voice answered.
"Hi, I'm looking for short-term financing on a property deal. I heard you're the guy to talk to."
The man chuckled. "Depends. What's the deal?"
Leon explained.
"Hmm… so you need $75,000?"
"I can put up $13,410 in cash and cover closing costs myself," Leon said.
The lender paused.
"Alright. I'll cover the rest, but I want 15% interest, payable in 6 months."
Leon did the quick math.
A 15% interest loan on $61,590 ($75,000 - $13,410) meant he'd owe $70,828 total.
Considering the house was worth $150,000, this was a great deal.
Leon agreed and scheduled the contract signing for the next morning.
[Hard Money Loan Secured!]
[Total Cash Used: $13,410]
Step Three: Flipping the Property
Leon wasted no time.
He hired a contractor to fix the roof, repaint the walls, and stage the home.
Total renovation cost? $5,000.
With the upgrades done, Leon listed the house for sale at $160,000—slightly above market value.
Within a few days, offers started rolling in.
Then, a serious buyer appeared.
"I love the house," the man said. "Would you take $155,000?"
Leon smiled.
"Deal."
[Property Sold for $155,000!]
Final Profit Calculation
• Loan Taken: $61,590
• Cash Used: $13,410
• Renovation Costs: $5,000
• Loan Repayment (15% interest): $70,828
• House Sold For: $155,000
Final Profit:
$155,000 - $70,828 (Loan Repayment) - $5,000 (Renovations) = $79,172
Leon grinned.
[Mission Progress: $98,954 / $50,000 Earned!]
He had not only completed his mission—he nearly doubled the target!
Step Four: The Next Big Play
As Leon celebrated his first real estate deal, the system sent a new alert.
[New High-Risk, High-Reward Investment Opportunity Detected!]
Leon raised an eyebrow.
Was this his chance to make a massive leap forward?
Or was it a trap?
He'd have to decide fast.
Mission Progress So Far
• Total Earned: $98,954
• Remaining Cash: $79,172
• System Alert: High-Risk Opportunity Available
[Time Left: 3 Days, 12 Hours]
Leon smirked.
It was time to take things to the next level.