Who Travis DeLoach is
Travis DeLoach runs The DeLoach Approach with Luxury Southern Realty in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He sits on both sides of the table: a licensed real estate agent (MS License # S62442) and an active investor who buys property himself and works with a network of local investors, lenders and contractors.
- MLS access: he sees new listings, price drops and sold data the moment they hit, not days later on public sites.
- Off-market reach: sellers facing foreclosure, probate, liens, tired landlords and cash sales reach out to him directly through his seller guides and Sell Fast for Cash page.
- Pricing by hand: every value he gives is built from nearby sold homes he has checked himself, and he shows you the comps.
- Local coverage: Hattiesburg, Petal, Oak Grove, Sumrall, Purvis, Laurel and the Pine Belt, plus Jackson metro and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
- A licensed duty: written agreements, clear disclosures and a legal duty to deal honestly. When he or his partners buy directly, they do so as principals and disclose his license.
- Reachable: call or text 601-287-9785, any day.
Why an agent-investor is a stronger partner
Most deals are won or lost on the buy price and the resale price. Travis prices both from sold homes he checks by hand, sees MLS activity in real time, and hears from motivated sellers directly. A partner who only does one side, only wholesaling or only listing, sees half the picture.
How you can invest alongside him
Each option is discussed one on one, with written terms, on a specific property you can see:
- Private lender: you fund a loan on one property, secured by a recorded deed of trust, with a set rate and term.
- Equity partner: you co-own a single deal and share the profit when it sells or refinances.
- Fund-style investing: only if and when it's properly set up with securities counsel and the required filings.
- Self-directed IRA: your IRA can be the lender or partner, so returns stay tax-advantaged.
How you win with him
Your interests line up with his: he makes money when the deal performs, not just when your check clears.
- You see the deal before you fund it: address, photos, comps, budget, timeline.
- Your money is secured or documented in writing, and recorded where it applies.
- You get updates during the project and a closing statement at the end.
- You can have your own attorney or CPA review everything first.
What it looks like, start to finish
1. A call about your goals, timeline and how much you might invest. 2. Travis shares a specific deal with the numbers. 3. You review with your advisors. 4. Documents are signed and recorded, and funds move through a title company or attorney. 5. Updates during the work. 6. Payoff or sale, and your money and return are paid out at closing.
A worked example
A $100,000 private loan at 10% for 12 months pays $10,000 in interest. A $168,000 equity stake in a flip that profits $37,600, split 50/50, returns $18,800. A flip that runs over budget can leave almost nothing to split. See the full math in the private equity guide.
Read this before you invest
Every number in this guide is an illustration to show how the math works. It is not a projection, a typical result or an offer. Real deals can lose money.
This is general education, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not an offer to sell or a request to buy any security. Any specific investment is discussed one on one, with written terms, and only after you've had the chance to review it with your own attorney, CPA or financial advisor.
Frequently asked questions
How do I invest with Travis DeLoach?+
Call or text 601-287-9785 or book a call. You'll talk through your goals, then review a specific deal with written terms before deciding anything.
Can I invest with my IRA?+
Often, yes, through a self-directed IRA custodian. The IRA becomes the lender or partner, and you'll want a CPA's input on the rules.
Is my money guaranteed?+
No investment is guaranteed. Private loans are secured by the property, which reduces risk but doesn't remove it. Equity investments can lose money.
Where are the properties?+
Mainly Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt, with opportunities around Jackson metro and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Do I need to be an accredited investor?+
It depends on how the specific investment is structured. A single private loan works differently from a fund. Travis will tell you what applies to the deal in front of you.
Talk it through with Travis
No pressure. Tell Travis your goals and he'll walk you through how deals work, with real properties and written terms.
Related guides
This guide is general education, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Example numbers are illustrations, not projections or typical results. Travis DeLoach is a licensed real estate agent in Mississippi (MS License # S62442) with Luxury Southern Realty.