Starting in real estate ... in need of fresh ideas--marketing!!

[Kathryn Williams]

Greetings all,

I need some of advice of what I am or am not doing.  It seems as though looking for properties or working with realtors have not been an easy task.  With that being said, I'm interested in wholesaling properties in Sacramento to Vallejo Area in California.

 What are some great marketing strategies to incorporate in order to find off market deals?

I am currently pulling lists for home owners who recently declared bankruptcy and have a direct mail campaign set up.  I've ordered bandit signs and check craigslist daily for homes for sale by owner.  Finally, I've drove around the neighbhorhood to look for distressed properties and also mailed out letters to those home owners. 

It's been 3 months since I started real estate and would like some assistance. 

FYI, I was working with realtors because initially my goal was to start out in rehabbing, but with the stiff competition in California, I believe its best to wholesale first to gain capital in order to put in competitive offers in the future.

Thanks everyone for your help!

~~~Motivational tip: Hard work pays off, strive to exceed the standards~~~

Kathryn