All Forum Posts by: Devin Rodriguez

Hi all!

I've seen some pretty dated posts around this so I wanted to bring up the topic of self made yellow letters and if anyone is doing it / found success? 

I've been using a yellow letter company for a handful of campaigns now and have just been thoroughly disappointed in service. I'm more than likely switching companies for my next campaign but also toyed with the idea of just doing it myself.  I know I can get a little bit of a bulk discount from the Post Office nearby on postage - but also wanted to ask about printers / software to get the job done?

I have programming experience so writing something up that parses through a formatted CSV/Excel file to grab individual names/address wouldn't be all that difficult on my end (though sending each file the printer would be new for me programmaticly).  My biggest question is hardware and if anyone has insight on the costs + time for DIY with the right tooling versus using a service?

@Jay Belcher

Just a heads up Jay, I sent a PM and a connection request.  I'm not sure if the messages go through without connecting first as it's just sitting in an undelivered state.  

Hi all!

As the title suggests, I’m looking to connect and network with investors in the Canonsburg, PA (15317) area! I have some general questions and would just like to pick peoples brains about the area.

If you or anyone in your own network invests in this area please give a shout!

Thanks

Devin

Hi all!

I wanted to start a general discussion and reach out to any wholesalers/off-market-deal-go-getters that are doing direct mail marketing campaigns (yellow letters) before/during/after the pandemic.  More importantly, I wanted to get insight on anyone doing this and their metrics around lead generations and callbacks.  I.e., are you seeing more/less volume now than you were before COVID?  Have you halted direct mail entirely?  Are you selling more than ever?  How many letters do you send out? What markets? Target audience?

As a newer investor, I embarked on my Pittsburgh based wholesaling journey late June and have done two campaigns so far.  My numbers are pretty insignificant and I was/am quite thrown off a bit by the current status of the real estate world and the pandemic. Though I do plan on continuing my efforts and fighting through it all! My first campaign was relatively small in volume (870 letters targeting absentees) I managed a 1.5% callback, but 0 deals. 

My second campaign, unfortunately, was delayed by a month due to a "post office error" and is still on its way to be delivered.  My second time around I targeted 1500 letters.  Fingers crossed for additional calls and landing my first deal!  But I was just genuinely curious to see how others in various markets with different mindsets are performing!

Would love to hear any and all stories/metrics!

Hi all!

I'm a newbie investor in the Pittsburgh area looking for great connections!  Obviously, that doesn't come without a cost, so I would love to just chat and reach out to people as much as possible to see how we can help each other!

I started real estate roughly 12 months ago with my first fix and flip that I did as side work and with family (yes.. 12 months later and we still haven't sold it.)  I've learned a ton, bled a lot, and argued more. With the finishing touches coming to an end and list day very *fingers crossed* closely approaching us I would love to step back from this and get some concrete systems in place.

I've embarked on two wholesale campaigns on my own and am loving it - the exposure to seeing houses, judging offers/repairs/ARVs, negotiations, and so much more has been an experience i cannot put a cost to.  I have big ambitions with realistic expectations but am ready to get dirty with everything and make true progress.  

I would love to connect with folks that can help develop systems, share stories, and provide resources!  To the best of my abilities, I will always try to do the same.  I love to provide value and input however I can. I'm a fast learner, self driven, and always ready to go.

Thanks in advance to anyone who reaches out!  

@Philip Coiro

This is awesome! I’m local to pittsburgh and am getting ready to list my first flip and fix as well! Pretty similar circumstances and numbers to you.

Kitchen looks great! Congrats again and good luck in the future.

@Garrett Rush

Hey Garrett! That's awesome you're getting your license.  I'll be sure to keep you close in the network :P And starting off young! That's great.  I'm *only* 27 and have had my hands in real estate for the last 6-8 months but have been loving every second of it.  Wish I had gotten off the ground sooner, but starting now is far better than never starting at all.

I haven't closed on a wholesale deal yet (I'm REALLY close to one as we speak), but the process has been invaluable as far as what I've learned just by conversations and touring a few properties.  

I have a long term goal of holding rentals as well.

Please keep in touch should you ever need anything! If you'd like to DM for my personal info feel free :)

All the best,

Devin

Hello all!

My name is Devin Rodriguez and I'm a rookie investor with high ceilings.  I have a flip underway and recently embarked on direct mail marketing campaigns for off market properties with a focus on absentee owners of 1-4 units in the suburbs north of the city.  It's exciting and nerve-racking all in one!  

Hoping to chat with anyone in the Pittsburgh area or out-of-state Pittsburgh investors to gather a solid network of friends and good people!

All the best,

Devin