All Forum Posts by: Al Bunch

That raises a good question..if Kalen were to pay his "bird dog" a consulting fee and then 1099 them at the end of the year as a part time contract employee, what would the perceived intent be then?

You'll need to re-purchase your list from Listsource every time you mail to it.

"Is my purchased list good for one-time use or multiple uses?
Each purchased list is good for one-time use only. This agreement is part of the ListSource User License Agreement."
http://www.listsource.com/resources/usage-tools/quick-tips.htm
(about half-way down the page)

Sam Craven - good deal!

I've left this meet with no topic - general discussion and assess what everyone wants out of the group.

I'll set up a more social one in a few weeks, so if you can't make it this time, there's always the next one.

Don't forget, the meetup is this Thursday 7/18 at Lone Star College - University Park off of SH249.

Directions to the campus as well as a map to the classroom we'll be using are located here:
http://www.meetup.com/Northwest-Houston-Real-Estate-Investing/events/126266012/

If it asks you to sign up and you'd rather not, pm me here with your email address and I'll email you the map & directions.

Space is limited to 30 people and we're at 18 right now. Let me know if you'll be there so I can keep an accurate count.

Richard -
So I don't have to double-post the meeting address, I'l refer you to the meetup site - joining shouldn't be necessary.

Here's the link:
http://www.meetup.com/Northwest-Houston-Real-Estate-Investing/events/126266012/

John - I don't use Michael's service but I do use direct mail and about 4 months ago I mailed a list one time (in error) and I still get the occasional call from that mailing. Direct mail is a funny animal. BTW - that list was the complete wrong target (most everyone on it had almost no equity).

Seems like people either don't check their mailbox very often (group mailboxes in the newer neighborhoods), save the postcard and forget to call right away or they're waiting for some condition to be met before they call...

The lists I've been mailing to since then still behave the same way, but the calls volume increases with each repeat mailing.

Thanks Tim - I'm going to use that....right after I close this next deal with a $5k assignment fee.

You're welcome, Ben.

Hopefully we get a good turnout from the Bigger Pockets Houston folks.

Folks - I set up a local Houston meetup group on meetup.com - this isn't a club, I'm not charging dues, it's not affiliated with any other group. I just figured it was a more centralized way for the folks in Houston to schedule and track meetings/social gatherings and more effectively network with each other.

http://www.meetup.com/Northwest-Houston-Real-Estate-Investing/

I've secured a classroom with Lonestar College every month for a more formal meeting where we can hopefully cover a topic or two (rehabbing, wholesaling, landlording), and share deals we're working on (wholesalers bring your opportunities). Then opposite that I'll put together a happy hour somewhere where we can have a beer or two and swap real-estate stories.

First meeting is set for July 18th, 7pm-9pm at the Lonestar campus on 249 (former Compaq/HP building).

If you're interested, you can reply here or on meetup, either one, but I'd like to keep a headcount so I can make sure there will be enough space in the classroom.

Hope to see you there.
-Al

Eliza, I use Real Acquisitions, if you have questions about it, feel free to contact me. I can also put you in touch with someone who's probably one of the most experienced in Houston when it comes to foreclosures.

...and I don't work for Real Acquisitions nor do I get any type of compensation from them. :)