Getting started and looking for the best lead source.

[Angie Ritter]

We are getting ready to 'buy a list' and are looking for your input.

Looking at rebogateway, list source, lead source, realty trac....... any other? best results? best cost? rebo is a monthly fee and the others seem to be for a specific list but can't see pricing....

Looking forward to hearing from you!

[Rick H.]

Given that this topic is probably asked no less than 50 tines daily, you are asking the same thing that is posted elsewhere on BP forums.

I suggest you focus more on the fundamentals of real estate then what makes a deal for you or your buyer.

Once you know what makes a deal, look for obviously motivated sellers, especially mortgage defaults with equity. 

Don't worry about who's list is best. You'll find out by testing which data vendor provides it in a format that is most useful to you and proves most productive.

I started working Foreclosures in 1978. That never fails to produce a seller who wishes to salvage something from their equity.

I'd much rather have a small lead list of properties with owners who have multiple issues to trigger a seller becoming fully cooperative and sweetly reasonable than a giant list of thousands that I must spend money marketing to before vetting later.

If possible, learn to segment and spend greater time focusing on well-qualified leads and don't give up because your competition hopes that you will quit.