Too broke to even buy a list!

[Scott N.]

So I'm trying to take a step, any step, any piece of action to get the ball rolling in the REI court. I've been reading and learning and lurking for far too long. Time to just do SOMETHING.

I live in Durango, Colorado. It's a small town, which probably equals limited "deals" available locally (if any). Work 2-1/2 jobs to feed the family and still barely keeping up with the bills.

Went on to ListSource.com. I plugged in a 15-mile radius,; SFR's 1-4 units, with mortgages originated from 1980-2009 and 70% or more equity.

Total === 190 results. Lols. Sean Terry's beginner guide recommends at least 1,000 leads to start.

So I figured "Ok what the hell let's just buy the list and send something." We are on a super tight budget - I figured we could afford $50 total for buying the list and sending some mailers. I tried to buy 100 leads from listsource for $18.

DENIED.... "Minimum Credit Card Purchase $50 required"

Dang. That's a bummer.

[James Wise]

Businesses take tons of marketing which requires tons of money.

To be blunt you are just not ready to go into business. Pick up extra hours at work or another job. Build up a savings then make a run at a business. Anything short of that your setting yourself up for failure.