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All Forum Posts by: Michael Barlow

Michael Barlow has started 2 posts and replied 4 times.

Post: New Wholesaler in Massachusetts

Michael BarlowPosted
  • Franklin, MA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 0

Taking some advice I recently got from @Richard Roop

"Simple tip: Become a big fish in a small pond. Choose the specific zip codes areas to farm and use multiple methods for getting the word out."

Going to focus on the towns around me between 395 and 495. As far South as Attleboro, N. Hopkinton, E. Norfolk, W. Douglas.

Post: Start-up questions- Any advice?

Michael BarlowPosted
  • Franklin, MA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 0

Thanks Brent, I'm actually living in Massachusetts right now, that's where ill be looking to make all my deals. It's definitely the potential opportunity that I'm trying to take advantage of, not the investor. I'd like to know how I could help him.

Thanks Wendell, good advice.

Post: Start-up questions- Any advice?

Michael BarlowPosted
  • Franklin, MA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 0

Hi everybody! So, I just got my business together. Filed an S Corp (that's still processing), got the google voice #, got the P.O. Box and got the website, etc.. My next step is targeting those motivated sellers.

My first question is about just that. Any tips on how to target these folks in my area? From what I've picked up, if I did it now, I'd probably yellow letter to inheritance, probate and absentee's while cold calling craigslist and other ads. Just looking for some suggestions for the beginner, I've got that flying blind/ just took the first leap out the nest feel.

My more important question is this. I've started marketing handyman work to investors/ landlords on Craigslist to network with people in the business, mainly. So, I did some work here on a 3 unit owned by a man in Chicago. His tenant was who I dealt with on site. I mentioned to him what I was doing and he was very enthusiastic about investing in real estate himself. He runs 2 or 3 other small businesses so I figure he's mostly looking for the return on investment that real estate provides but he did show some interest in holding a property that would be close to him. Anyway, how do I take advantage of this as a brand new investor and get this guy what he's looking for? He's willing to invest $20-$40k and has excellent credit.

Thanks!

Post: New Wholesaler in Massachusetts

Michael BarlowPosted
  • Franklin, MA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 0

Hi BP! Wanted to formally introduce myself, as I've had an account for a couple months now. My name is Michael Barlow, from Franklin, Massachusetts. I am looking to become an investor through wholesaling in my home state. I've just (and I mean JUST) established my business (Barlow Corp) and my website (SellMyHouseMA.com) and my next step is to start looking for those motivated sellers. I have a couple questions I'm posting in the 'Starting Out' section if anyone would check it out. It's great being here. Thanks everyone!