Barn Find Flip School
Lesson summary: Build a sourcing system instead of waiting for obvious listings to appear.
Goal
Give members repeatable methods for finding cars before they are widely advertised.
The Obvious Places
- Facebook Marketplace
- Craigslist
- Estate sales
- Farm auctions
- Storage auctions
- Local classifieds
The Better Places
- Old repair shops
- Body shops
- Rural tow yards
- Small-town bulletin boards
- Estate attorneys
- Car club newsletters
- Local auctioneers
Build a Lead Network
Tell local mechanics, tow truck drivers, farmers, auctioneers, realtors, and retired car people that you buy old vehicles. The best finds often come from relationships rather than search bars.
Search Terms That Work
Try phrases like old car, estate car, classic project, inherited car, ran when parked, needs gone, barn car, parts car, and unfinished project.
Member Action
Create three saved searches, contact two local shops, and post one respectful wanted ad.