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Text and call owners for purchase there property
I got app when I can pay 1$ each for phone number of owner . I am looking on Zillow for pre foreclosure, and also looking for bullding when I know purchase price show be low and rent ok .
I am also kind uncomfortable to make
All those phone calls . Do you think text message will maybe work ? Do I do any illegal things doing this , also what message Shoud be . I want see if you guy can help me . It’s kind like
Direct mail but more faster .
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@Vedran Josic I currently use a text and vm automated service and it works pretty good. I use to cold call but had to find a way to innovate the waiting process. So now they call and text me back. I would love to share the service I use with you..