Nancy Wallace-Laabs

Nancy Wallace-Laabs Real Estate Investor & Coach 🔑
I help Realtors & Investors find hidden, off-market deals.
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Stop asking if now is the right time to invest.Start asking: what does this market give me today that I did not have acc...
06/17/2026

Stop asking if now is the right time to invest.

Start asking: what does this market give me today that I did not have access to before?

Because right now the answer is significant.

More inventory to choose from.

Sellers who are open to negotiating price, closing costs, and rate buy downs. Less competition.

More time to make smart decisions without the pressure of a bidding war.

I have purchased investment properties in every kind of market. Seller's markets. Buyer's markets. High rate environments. Shifting conditions.

The investors who win are not the ones who time the market perfectly.

They are the ones who understand what the current market is offering and know how to use it.

New video out this week covering exactly how a changing market creates opportunity and what steps to take right now to be ready.

Watch it, then check out the Resource Center in the comments for the tools and checklists I have personally used to analyze and acquire single family rentals.

Subscribe to the YouTube channel so you catch every video we put out weekly.

I live in Frisco, TexasI would not buy my first rental property here.That might surprise you. But after years of investi...
06/10/2026

I live in Frisco, Texas

I would not buy my first rental property here.

That might surprise you.

But after years of investing and managing properties across Texas, I can tell you that high price points, HOA scrutiny, and landlord friction in parts of Dallas County make this a market for experienced investors, not beginners looking to build cash flow from the ground up.

So where would I move my money in 2026 if I was starting over?

Secondary DFW markets like Granbury, Cleburne, Sherman, and Denison are delivering strong rental demand, real appreciation, and entry points that actually make the numbers work.

And outside Texas, I would be looking hard at Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Indianapolis, Houston, and Phoenix.

The goal is not to own the most impressive address.

The goal is to build predictable income through properties that cash flow, appreciate, and scale.

Watch our free training on how we make money with single family rentals.

Link in the comments.

Full episode is live on YouTube now.

I passed on a property this week that looked great on paper.*Affordable.*Good rental numbers.*Landlord-friendly market.*...
06/03/2026

I passed on a property this week that looked great on paper.

*Affordable.
*Good rental numbers.
*Landlord-friendly market.
*Plenty of demand.

And I still said no. Why?

Because investing isn't just about numbers.

The house next door was a long-term problem that would likely impact future tenants, appreciation, and resale value.

That's something many investors miss. They focus on the property.

I focus on the outcome.

The truth is, the best investment market isn't always the one with the cheapest houses, the highest rents, or the most YouTube videos talking about it.

The best market is the one that helps you achieve the outcome you want:

 Cash flow.
 Appreciation.
 Stability.
 Less stress.

I just released a new video walking through the seven things I look at before I buy in any market and why some popular investment cities don't make my list.

Watch the full episode of how to pick a market, link in comments.

If you're trying to decide where to invest next, reach out. We we help point you to the right market for the outcome you are looking for.

05/27/2026

What if the sellers you are looking for are already out there just waiting for the right agent to show up?

I used to think cold calling was just part of the job. Sit down, dial, get rejected, dial again. And for a long time I did it because I thought that was the only way.

Then I started paying attention to something different. There are sellers in every market who are highly motivated, emotionally ready, and have almost no agents pursuing them. Not because the opportunity isn't there. Because most agents don't know where to look.

I call it precision prospecting. Instead of chasing volume you target the right people at the right time. People going through life transitions. People sitting on equity they are ready to move. People who need a calm, knowledgeable guide more than they need another sales pitch.

Watch this week's YouTube video to see the five seller types I am targeting in DFW right now to get listings without cold calling.

And if you are ready to go deeper comment LEADS.

05/22/2026

Most people think the biggest financial risk in 2026 is inflation, AI, layoffs, or the housing market.

I disagree.

The biggest risk is depending on one income stream and hoping nothing changes.

One job loss.
One health issue.
One major life event.
That’s all it takes for financial stress to enter a household.

I know because I lived it.

Years ago, as a single mom, I realized I did not want my entire future tied to one paycheck and one employer making decisions for my family.

That decision eventually led me into rental property investing.

Not overnight success.
Not “get rich quick.”
Just one property that slowly began changing everything.

In this new video, I break down:

• Why paycheck dependency is becoming more dangerous in 2026
• How one rental property can begin creating long-term stability
• The 3 financial forces behind real estate investing
• Why women are becoming one of the fastest-growing groups of investors
• How to begin building a second income stream without blowing up your current life

This is not about hype.

It is about creating options before life forces them on you.

Watch the full video link in comments.

Can I say something that might be a little uncomfortable? Working harder is not always the answer.I see agents grinding ...
05/20/2026

Can I say something that might be a little uncomfortable?
Working harder is not always the answer.

I see agents grinding every single day — more calls, more door knocking, more posts, more everything.

And they're exhausted. And still inconsistent.

Here's what I want you to hear:
The problem isn't your work ethic. The problem is that hustle without positioning is just noise.

Positioning is what happens when your market knows exactly who you are and what you specialize in before you ever make a single call.

Think about it this way:
A general practice doctor works hard. But a specialist — the one person in town who handles one specific thing — gets referrals sent to them automatically. People seek them out. They don't have to chase patients.

That's what positioning does for a real estate agent.

When you build a niche around a specific type of lead distressed sellers, off-market properties, pre- probate situations you stop being one of hundreds of agents and become the only agent people think of for that situation.

And that changes everything.
Referrals come in without asking.
Sellers reach out to you first.
Your pipeline stops feeling like a gamble.
Hustle is how you survive. Positioning is how you grow.

Share this with an agent in your network who is working hard but not seeing the results they deserve.

Sometimes one reframe is all it takes.

Most people think buying the rental property is the hard part.It’s not.The first 90 days after closing are usually where...
05/18/2026

Most people think buying the rental property is the hard part.

It’s not.

The first 90 days after closing are usually where investors either create structure… or create stress.

I’ve seen new investors focus so heavily on “getting the deal” that they completely overlook the systems that actually protect the property and the cash flow afterward.

In this week’s podcast episode, I break down the post-closing systems I believe every rental owner needs from day one, including:

• Why rekeying immediately matters
• How to organize your paperwork for future refinancing
• The biggest rent collection mistake new landlords make
• Why consistency with late fees matters more than the amount
• How to stop tenant boundaries from taking over your life
• The simple financial tracking system I recommend for your first few rentals

Real estate investing is not just acquisition.

It is operations, structure, and consistency after the closing table.

Listen to the full episode, linke in comments

Most agents are chasing the same listings everyone else is chasing.And wondering why their pipeline feels like a treadmi...
05/13/2026

Most agents are chasing the same listings everyone else is chasing.
And wondering why their pipeline feels like a treadmill.

Here's what the agents who are actually getting ahead in 2026 understand:

The listings aren't where everyone is looking. They're in the off-market.

Off-market leads aren't a secret. But most agents avoid them because they come attached to hard situations — foreclosure, divorce, death, financial distress.

And that discomfort is exactly why the opportunity exists.

When someone is going through one of the hardest moments of their life and a property is involved — they don't need another agent chasing a commission.

They need a trusted expert. A resource. Someone who understands their situation and can actually help them solve a problem.

When you become that person in your market, something shifts.

You stop competing for the same listings on Zillow.
You start getting referrals from the exact same people you helped.
You build a niche that most agents are too uncomfortable to touch and that niche builds you.

This is what I call the Smart Lane.

Off-market leads. Distressed sellers. Real relationships. Real results.

Follow along and share this with an agent who needs a new direction in 2026. 👇

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who do it all — lead, nurture, build, sacrifice, and still show up with love every singl...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who do it all — lead, nurture, build, sacrifice, and still show up with love every single day. 💐

To every mama balancing dreams, family, business, and life… today we celebrate YOU. 🤍

Most agents are still fighting over the same online leads…But the ones getting ahead?They’re moving differently.They’re ...
05/08/2026

Most agents are still fighting over the same online leads…

But the ones getting ahead?
They’re moving differently.

They’re not waiting for deals to show up.
They’re positioning themselves as the go-to resource for people in real situations—
divorce, foreclosure, inherited property, major life transitions.

This is what creates:
✨ Less competition
✨ More meaningful conversations
✨ Stronger referral pipelines
✨ And deals that actually convert

Off-market leads aren’t just “hidden deals.”
They’re opportunities to serve first and earn trust—which is what actually builds long-term business.

The question is…
Are you chasing leads, or building a lane where they come to you?

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