All Forum Posts by: Jason Fraser

I'm experimenting with video as well but mostly to drive traffic to my website from places like Craig's list.

@Scott Costello is right...the biggest challenge is getting someone to go to their computer to watch the video....unless you have compelling content. If I get an email with a link to video "how to generate more leads with YouTube" , I'm more likely to watch it right there since I'm already in front of my tablet or PC. Now if I received a postcard with a link to the same video, I may still watch it because of my interest in it, but it's less likely because I then have to go to the PC, type in the link etc.

You could go with a QR code on the postcard that directly pulls up the video in a smart, but how how many people in your audience is familiar with QR codes.

One strategy you may want to consider is instead of a video advertising your services, create a video on something like " 10 ways to sell your faster" or "10 mistakes homeowners make when selling their own home". This way it positions you as an expert they contact to sell their home faster or avoid making more mistakes.

listsource.com is a popular source for absentee owners. You create list based on geography(city, zip etc), property type, features, equity and more.

I also have notice of default list automatically emailed to me by a local title company. The one I'm working with does it for free but others may charge a fee.

@Avery Gilmer

True most For Rent ads on Craigslist are by property managers. I look for things that indicate the person posting the ad probably isn't a professional landlord, like:

fair housing no nos like "perfect for singles or couples" which means the person isn't familiar with fair housing rules.

I also look at photos ...do they look like they were taking from a camera phone. Do they lack photos of kitchens and bathrooms. A pro is likely to pay a professional photographer to take photos to market the property.

I look to see if the number is local or out of state.

Lack of a website

@avery Johnson

IFTTT (IFTTT.com) is short for If this then that. For example with Craigslist listings... IF a new listing for FSBOs under $250k with 3bedrooms are added THEN send an email to my THAT gmail ( that one I just created a few minutes ago). This saves me from going to Craigslist and searching for listings every time. They come to me instead.

Expired listing is a new marketing campaign I'm working on. I haven't made any offers yet...primarily due to not finding anything I was interested in.

Welcome to BP @Amanda Miklos.

Finding a local REIA is a great way to supplement your learning along with the BP podcast and forums.

I have an interest in learning more about Master Leasing. I was at a seminar in January and it turn out that was a strategy the guy sitting next to me uses primarily. Learned a ton from that guy in the 10 minutes we chatted. Network, network, and network.

I'll have to send the link in a message.

In hindsight I would've done a deal first then used a small portion of the money to invest in a website. I only have one because godaddy had a really good deal on hosting and I knew how to put it together myself.

Sure it was pretty cheap but I could've put the money towards marketing materials to directly market to leads. The hour it to took to work on the website I should have put towards searching Craigslist, or driving for dollars, or other more deal producing activities. The website can wait focus on more deal producing activities.

Build a relationship with a realtor. I'm a big believer of giving to get. One of the realtors I have a relationship with I know I can request comps if I really need it will help me out because I've offered to do her power points when she does a presentation at our local REIA.

I also prefer to request a comp through someone if I think I can give them any business down the road. Quid pro quo.

Veronica

1. Where to find a good real estate attorney. Referral. I found one through my REIA. He's also an investor and also teaches courses on things such as assets protection. To me if they also invest it's a good sign so they know what you're doing without you needing to teach them about things such as wholesaling.

2 and 3. No answer on this one

3. I built my cash buyer list through networking at my local REIA. When I take a card I write down what area they are looking for property, price range, max repair cost etc. I later I put it into a spread sheet so when I come across something I can see who would likely be a buyer.

I also have a instapage through go daddy (free when you purchase a domain name) with a form to collect info. I'll post an ad on Craigslist to direct people to join my buyers list via my website.

Personally networking is better since this is a relationship business.

I've also added a few names buy calling we buy houses bandit signs whenever I run errands.

5. Business cards - I have my name, google voice number, email address, and website. I went to vistaprint and took advantage of a free 250 cards offer they had. I went with a money motif. I'm sure most investors aren't concerned about if you have houses or not, but one way to stand out is have something other than houses whic most people do.

I have a MLS hot sheets sent to me by so I'm reviewing those daily (especially expired listings)

I also have Craigslist listings for rentals (to find tired landlords) sent to me by email by using IFTTT.

Real estate investing systems by James Orr is a great book that has list of things to do as a real estate investor. For example there is a list of what steps to take to market to absentee owners.

I'm searching Craig's list in the For Rent sections for ads that appear the person.isnt a professional landlord or investor. I'll look for things such as fair housing no nos, poor quality photos, lack of a website, subject lines such as 4 bed room house for rent instead of spacious home for rent in x neighborhood. I'll call or email to see if the house is for sale.

I'm also reviewing expired listings to see why they didn't sell originally. I'll look at the remarks and photos for things such as outdated kitchens etc.