Getting started with direct mailing/finding off market deals

[Matthew Charron]

I'm looking to start doing some direct mail marketing, driving for dollars and door knocking to stir up some off market deals. I've heard of two websites to get mail listings off of and I'm sure there are other ways to find the target audience as well. I'm curious as a beginner how exactly do you get started sending out these post cards and letters. More specifically I'm looking to know do I need a "business" or do I just use my name and contact information? I'm sure it would seem more professional to send it as a letter from a company as opposed to just a guy trying to buy your house wouldn't it? If anyone can point me into the right direction to figure out how and where to get started in this process I would be very appreciative. Thanks BP friends!