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David Tankersley
  • Wholesaler
  • Anaheim, CA
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Newbie investor in California getting zero leads - should I market elsewhere?

David Tankersley
  • Wholesaler
  • Anaheim, CA
Posted

Hello all, 

I have partnered with another BP person in marketing for absentee owners throughout southern California. We have presumably used the successful techniques as suggested by the various gurus here in BP and elsewhere in a 3 month postcard campaign via Yellow Letters that started in November.

Perhaps I am not patient enough, but as of yet we have had absolutely NO response from this campaign.

You folks are welcome to shoot back with any questions you may have for us, but my questions are:

1. As new investors/entrepreneurs,  are we wasting our time in trying to find wholesale deals in Southern California?

2. If so, I am willing to look into other states even though I have reservations about contracting out of state. What is a good market to target? (I'd prefer the western states, but am not averse to others)

3. If you are successfully wholesaling in California, please share any advice you may have.  

4. I have read in many places that it can take a while (3-6 months) before a marketing campaign can bring in results, but is Zero calls or responses normal in this market?

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