All Forum Posts by: Donny Widjaja

Hi @Account Closed,

A "Squeeze Page" is a one page website that has information about your business and a form where the visitor can enter their information.  If you are going to do a build a squeeze page, you need to consider building a website that is mobile friendly, meaning user can access it from their mobile phone and enter data easily.

However, using a squeeze page to capture lead is only a small part of the many marketing technique.  I started experimenting with a squeeze page last week.  I spent $100 ($20/day) on Google to show my website on the top of the page when people search for "sell house", "sell house fast", etc.  The good news is I only pay when someone actually visit my site.  The link to my site was displayed more than 4,000 times on that week, and about 40 people clicked on the link (visited my site), but sadly I only got one lead.  So, that lead cost me $100, and it was not a good lead either.  
(I know $100 for marketing is relatively small.  I should not draw a conclusion from that, but that is something I just learned)

So, I need to go back to the drawing board and tweak my "Squeeze page" again, and experiment again until I finally make my squeeze page perfect.  This process can take time and become expensive.

@Rick Pozos,

What are the hidden costs that I need to consider before purchasing mobile home?

I've heard the following:

• Lot rent during rehab
• Moving cost and installation cost if we need to move the mobile home

Thanks
Donny

@Alex Gaw,

Most of my work has been in the Pflugerville area so far.

I don't know exactly what my problem is, but I feel a bit intimidated by multi-family.  :)  I think it would be cool to have that small multi-family in my portfolio in the future.

I would like to keep in touch with you, and maybe we can do some work together in the future.

@Joshua D. Thanks for the great tips.  

Hi all,

I've been a member of BiggerPockets for a year now, but I have not been participating very often.  I've been learning a lot from the other members though.

This year, I've decided to take advantage of the great community at BiggerPockets and contribute to the community as well.

Of course, I am always looking for partners, deals, and new opportunities to work with any of your, especially for Austin, TX and surrounding area.

There are a few things that I would like to find out from the investors before sending yellow letters to every houses in that street, even though it might not hurt.

1. 1. What's your budget without repair cost? 
2. 2. Are you paying cash or bank finance?
3. 3. Can you close in 2 to 3 weeks?
4. 4. All basic info regarding the property (sq. ft., bd / ba, year build, etc) the investor is looking for

Once you have enough detail, you can do yellow letters to that area, bandit signs (assuming it is legal in that area), craigslist, and possibly reach out to other investors.

@Jordan Hanksion, Texas is currently my target area.  I'm trying to expand to Pittsburgh, PA but I still need to do my homework.  :)

I believe in some area, bandit signs are illegal, and the city can fine you.  So, if you plan to use bandit signs, you might want to consider getting a temporary phone number too. :)  Or, check the rules with the city.

Old article about Houston, TX fighting bandit signs... up to $1,000 fine.

http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/spring/news/arti...

@Jordan Hanksion if you've been doing a lot of studying and research, you've completed step 1 in real estate investment.  

Regardless you have money or not, I think one of the most important factor to be a successful RE investor (or having your own business) is networking.  Especially being far away, it is not easy to do things without help from people in the local area.  

For example, you can have money to purchase a few properties right now, but eventually, you need to sign a contract, or more importantly check on your properties.

Good luck.

Hi Walnar,

I usually asked my GC to purchase all the materials because he can get a better discount than I do, and in case he purchased a wrong material, he can returned/exchange it easily.

When you mention "employee", I'm thinking about W2 employee with benefits.  I don't do W2 form, but if I spend more than $600 / year, I am obligated to file 1099 form to the GC for tax purpose.  

I don't think purchasing the material for you or not is a qualification for W2 or 1099 status for tax purpose.