All Forum Posts by: Dave Ramirez

Most companies that will send out a bulk SMS for you without you owning the list are outside of America because a law in 2003 made it very hard to send out SPAM messages without getting in trouble. My virtual assistant can send out 300 individual messages and I’ll have to field at least 30 calls or SMS replies. A report once found that 99% of text messages are read. That’s a pretty good open rate!!  If you’re not selling anything and respectful then you can find deals

For telemarketing and spam text messages that advertise a product or service, the requirement is that the sender obtains written consent (either physical or electronic). 

Even if you are not selling anything, it’s helpful to have an opt out message in your text messages to a new number within the first ten days of reaching out to them. 

I use something like:

“Miriam! We are still buying houses in your area. Have you considered selling 2134 Highland Ave? Type HELP to learn more.“

When they type HELP it shows our link and the STOP option to remove them from our list. 

All of my messages are individually sent and there is nothing bulk or automated about their construction.

When they send STOP at any time  my service Twilio immediately puts them on a do not send list for that number until they send a START message.

The fine is $500 per text you send after they ask you stop sending messages within a 10 day compliance window. The receiver and the receivers lawyer get paid the $500.

My political clients do not have to check with “Do Not Call” registry because they are exempt from this rule. The exemptions also include companies that are not trying to sell anything like survey companies. Also if your list is less than 2000 people (commercial enterprise rule) than you have some leeway with the courts as well. Regardless of exemptions you must stop sending messages once the receiver requests you to stop.

I think SMS is good for RE. The open rate is great and the cost is lower than postage. I can buy a list of absentee for $0.10 each and skip trace it for $0.18 each and contact them six times in six weeks for $0.05.  I use my own tool to send the messages. I used trumpia at first as well.

Same rules as email and texting. You can send them a direct text but they have to opt-in for a bulk text. @Kay Barnes I use slydial to leave individual voicemails as well

Yes I built a tool that does this. You have to bring your own Twilio account if you need me to build one for you. Contact me to see my solution In a screen share. It does autoresponder to keywords (unlimited) and can send out messages in bulk and send them out at a time you want. You can define multiple logins for you and others on your team and it is a dedicated resource only for your marketing.

SMS falls under the jurisdiction of the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. The same rules that apply to spam email apply to SMS Messages. Based on the law I stopped using bulk SMS providers (who will send a blast SMS for anyone) and built my own with Opt-In / Opt-Out options.

I am looking to raise at least $20,000. I will use my own funds for any other remodeling.

Looking for Private Money for a deal in Sterling VA. Minimum $10K to invest.

Looking for someone to join me in building a real estate class and associated website. There is a potential for course sales and membership sales.

The money doesn't have to be seasoned so a loan like this would work. I imagine the rehabber is saying they are going to refi credit cards and uses the money for a the property. If it were me I wouldn't broadcast it.