I'm not busy enough... Ideas on how to use my time more efficiently?

[Anthoy James]

My typical day consists of waking up at 6 am, going to the 2 houses I'm currently rehabbing and making sure everything is going smoothly and making offers on other houses to purchase. I typically purchase through agents I've established relationships with.

I'm usually in and out of my office during the day, and to be really honest, I have a LOT of down time. I usually try to call new agents and make offers on houses, but there's only so many available. I'll kill time by posting ads on craigslist or reading BP, but I hate the feeling "wasting" my day and I want to make as much as I can out of every day. I'm not trying to be a workaholic, but I want to work 12-14 hour days and push my business to the next level.

I have enough money that I can take on big rehab projects if I need to, as well as construction crews and the time for it. I've been thinking of ways to expand and make the best of my time... Any suggestions?

I've been thinking of starting a mailing campaign for 60 - 90 day lates, sending 3 letters with one of the mailing companies. I've sent letters to absentee owners and didn't get anything, but I know that even a sample of 1,000+ isn't enough. Aside from mailings, I'm still thinking of ways to be more productive. Any thoughts or opinions from the great minds at BP?

[Curtis N.]

I wouldn't say having time each day to read BP is a total waste. You should be posting and helping others not to mention educating yourself.

If you have the cash, look at making secured loans to other rehabbers as you suggested. Since you have the time to go and check up on them that should make it a relatively safe investment for you.