PropStream Pros: Clifford Walker on Real Estate, Strategy & Success

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What if you could go from driving a truck full-time to building a thriving real estate business across multiple states in just a few years?

That’s exactly what Clifford Walker, a.k.a. “The Cowboy Closer,” did. In the recent PropStream Pro episode, he joins host Burton Alicando for a conversation that’s not only packed with mindset, strategies, and tools that fueled his success but also rich with personal stories and engaging moments that bring his journey to life.

Whether you’re just starting in wholesale real estate, looking to scale your fix-and-flip operation, or curious about multi-state investing, Clifford’s story offers both inspiration and practical steps you can apply immediately.

Watch the full podcast below to hear every detail straight from Clifford himself.

From Driving Trucks to Securing Multiple Deals in Just 30 Days

Clifford’s real estate journey began in the cab of an 18-wheeler, driving long stretches of West Texas highways.

With a desire to be closer to home and spend more time with family, he began using these long drives to carve himself a new path. On one such haul with little radio signal, he stumbled upon a podcast about wholesaling real estate, which sparked his curiosity about maximizing income levels while enjoying the freedom to decide where and how he could work. Soon, he was devouring every seminar and YouTube video while attending any event he could find on the topic.

The first six months were challenging, and he tried to figure things out on his own with little progress. However, the turning point came when he decided to invest in himself and work with a mentor.

Clifford states, “Once I had a clear blueprint, I stopped reinventing the wheel and just followed the process. That first month with a mentor, I closed six deals.”

According to Clifford, mentorship and investing in education are paramount for beginner wholesalers. He emphasizes that it’s not just about learning the strategies but also about gaining accountability, community, and the confidence to take massive action.

Identifying Your Strategy and Mastering It

Today, Clifford focuses on three core strategies:

1. Wholesaling - his favorite and first step, thanks to its accessibility, lower risk level, quick cash flow, and deal control potential
2. Flipping - selectively chosen from his wholesale pipeline to increase earnings and diversify his portfolio
3. Rentals - used in tandem with wholesale deals and flips (which offer quicker returns), for long-term, more passive wealth building

While the real estate industry offers dozens of strategies, Clifford warns against “shiny object syndrome.”

“Pick a lane and master it. Once you’re successful in one area, then branch out,” he advises.

For Clifford, wholesaling is the foundation of his overall real estate investing strategy. By controlling the contracts, he can cherry-pick the best deals for flips or rentals and sell the rest for quick profits. This approach gives him a steady cash flow while building long-term assets, a model many beginners can replicate.

Leveraging PropStream for a Multi-State Investing Strategy

From day one, PropStream has been Clifford’s go-to tool in every market he works in.

He uses it to pull targeted Lead Lists (like pre-foreclosures), run quick comps, and launch marketing campaigns, all without having to be in the same city or even the same state as his preferred market.

This is where Clifford’s approach to multi-state investing shines. Based in Dallas, Texas, he operates in multiple markets, including Atlanta and Columbus, Ohio, a city he has never even visited.

“With PropStream, I can choose my counties, pull the data, and start marketing in a new market within hours,” Clifford shares.

For investors feeling stuck in a competitive or expensive market, Clifford’s remote investing strategy is proof that opportunity exists everywhere if you have the right data and systems in place.

Lessons for New Real Estate Investors

Clifford’s story is packed with lessons for anyone starting out in wholesale real estate or considering multi-state investing. Here are some key takeaways

• Give yourself grace. You’ll make mistakes, and that’s okay. Like learning to drive, real estate confidence comes with experience.
• Invest in yourself. Whether it’s a mentor, training, or tools like PropStream, the right investments accelerate your learning curve and increase your earning potential.
• Focus on serving, not just selling. Clifford works with many homeowners who face difficult situations. His goal is to help, not take advantage.
• Start with wholesaling. It’s a low-risk way to generate cash, gain experience, and fund other strategies like fix and flip or rentals.
• Keep learning and sharing. Clifford is also the author of Roadmap to Success, a bestselling book on Amazon that offers a deeper look into the mindset and strategies that helped him grow. Check it out if you want to dive further into his approach.

Using PropStream to Pave the Way for Your Own Real Estate Success

Clifford “The Cowboy Closer” Walker’s journey proves that with the right mindset, mentorship, and tools, you can transform your career and your life, no matter where your journey starts.

From closing his first six deals in one month to running a multi-state investing business powered by PropStream, Clifford’s success is built on action, focus, and service.

If you’re ready to take your first step, whether that’s pulling your first list, finding a mentor, or launching your first campaign, PropStream can help you find and analyze deals anywhere in the U.S.