How Can a Mailing List Benefit a Wholesaler?

[Alvin Grier]

I have a decent sized mailing list built via the opt-in form at our website. The product that they get as a result of opting in is an ebook on many of the mistakes to avoid as a real estate investor.

Our focus at the moment is on wholesaling residential real estate.

I reach out to the people on the list via mass emails from time to time, however I'm unsure of how to benefit from the list financially.

I don't have a course or product to sell (at least not yet), so I'd like to benefit via real estate deals some how; at least for the time being.

I suppose I could find an affiliate product that I believe in to promote, but again I'd like to benefit via real estate transactions if at all possible.

One thought, was to let them know the kind of deal I'm looking for, and to offer to pay them a wholesale fee if I close on a deal they brought to me (the "bird dog" approach), however I'm unsure.

I'm looking for ideas on how I can financially benefit from the mailing list.

I put a lot of effort into providing quality information, so I don't think anything is wrong with pitching something here and there within the emails I send out.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks!

[Al Williamson]

Alvin Grier congratulations on building your own list. I bet while you're providing value to your subscribers you'll naturally find more ways to make money. Here're some wild ideas:
1 - Try engaging them in so sort of survey. Identify their needs and provide a solution
2 - Try getting folks together for a evening of networking. Let an investment group form, then go for it.
3 - Drive business to a title company /mortgage company / or some compatible business with your own. Take a commission

Ok, those are my quick tips. It's always easier to brainstorm for someone else than for yourself right :^)