Here is how I found my last 20 Deals

[Nick Patterson]

I did a quick analysis of where I found my last 20 deals.  (Buy and hold in the Chicago area- ranging from 4-28 units)

8 = Straight from the MLS
4= Directly from Multi Family Brokerage Houses - not listed. Companies like Marcus & Millichap
1= From Loopnet
2=Cold Calls off "For Rent Signs"
2= Expired MLS listings, called the owner direct
2=For Sale buy owner sign on the property
1= Referral from a neighbor

I did have a heavy postcard campaign.  Nothing from that.
Looks like I'll be spending a majority of my time on the MLS and working with the Multi-Family agents.

[David Krulac]

Here's the last 20 properties that I bought:

9 Tax Sale

3 Sheriff Sales

2 VA foreclosures

2 MLS

2 Estate

1 Letter Solicitation 

1 HUD foreclosure