How to Find Real Estate Wholesalers in South Florida (2026 Guide)

If you want to flip houses or build a rental portfolio in South Florida, you need to find real estate wholesalers. Wholesalers are investors who lock properties under contract — typically distressed or off-market — and sell the contract to another buyer for an assignment fee. The best deals in this market consistently come through wholesale channels, not Zillow.

What a real estate wholesaler actually does

A wholesaler finds motivated sellers (divorces, estates, pre-foreclosures, tired landlords) and gets a property under contract at a below-market price. They then assign that contract to an end buyer — a flipper, landlord, or developer — for a fee typically ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 in South Florida markets. The buyer gets a discounted property. The wholesaler gets paid without ever owning the home.

Good wholesalers know their numbers. They pre-screen properties to ensure deals pass basic investment criteria. Bad wholesalers inflate ARVs and underestimate repairs to make deals look better than they are — which is why knowing how to evaluate a deal yourself (see our 70 rule calculator guide) is essential before buying from anyone.

Where to find real estate wholesalers in South Florida

Here are the most reliable channels:

• REIA meetups. The Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association, Broward Real Estate Investors Club, and South Florida REIA all hold regular meetings. Wholesalers attend to build their buyers lists — show up consistently and introduce yourself as an active cash buyer.
• BiggerPockets local forums. The South Florida forums on BiggerPockets are active. Post that you're looking to connect with wholesalers who source in your target counties.
• Facebook groups. Groups like "South Florida Real Estate Investors" and county-specific investment groups often have wholesalers posting deals directly.
• Direct mail responses. Many wholesalers operate by mailing sellers. You can get on their buyers list by responding to "We Buy Houses" marketing you see in your target neighborhoods.
• Ask your real estate agent. Active investor-friendly agents in South Florida know which wholesalers are bringing real deals vs. wishful pricing. Ask for introductions.

How to get on a wholesaler's buyers list

Wholesalers prioritize buyers who can close quickly and reliably. To get on their A-list:

• Have proof of funds ready (bank statement or hard money pre-approval)
• Be specific about your buy box — neighborhoods, property type, price range, condition tolerance
• Close a deal with them and leave a good review — reputation spreads fast in this community
• Respond to their deals quickly, even if you pass, with clear feedback on why

How to vet a wholesaler before you buy

Not every wholesaler operates ethically. Before you wire money on a deal:

• Verify the assignment contract is assignable and review it with a real estate attorney
• Get your own independent ARV from a local agent or appraiser — don't use the wholesaler's comps
• Do your own renovation estimate with your contractor before committing
• Check if the seller's title is clean (title search prior to closing)
• Ask for references from other buyers who have closed with this wholesaler

Our team at Pure Equity Realty works closely with vetted South Florida wholesalers and can help you evaluate deals before you buy. Get in touch and tell us what you're looking for — or set up your buyer criteria to receive off-market opportunities directly. For legal context on assignment contracts in Florida, see the Florida Realtors legal resources.