New Member from Birmingham, AL

[John P.]

I've been here a couple of months and posted a few things, but haven't gotten around to introducing myself. So without further ado...

I live in the Birmingham, AL, area and am interested in wholesaling. I'm also in the process of buying a turnkey SFH to rent in the Houston area. While I'd like to buy more properties in the future, I plan to focus on wholesaling for now.

I've been learning about wholesaling (mostly) and lease options (a little) for the past few months. However, I haven't taken any real action yet. One reason is that I'll be leaving the country for 2-3 weeks in September. I know it's possible to do deals virtually -- even overseas. However, my internet access may be limited and I'd rather get comfortable doing deals at home first.

I'd like to get started before September by doing some free/very cheap marketing like Craigslist, websites, etc. I'm hesitant to spend money on direct mail until I return, though. I'd hate to lose leads I paid for because I can't return phone calls.

If anyone has any good advice on my local market (buyers, sellers, title companies, etc.), I'd love to hear it. I hope to learn here and eventually contribute as well.