All Forum Posts by: David Lee

If anybody interested in getting a Real Estate license and interested in doing online courses, Groupon has the special for $179.99 and $199.99 with Exam book. I think this is very good price.

https://www.groupon.com/visitor_referral/h/54625c7f-3a17-4642-a321-0f58014007a9
(if you buy through this link, I get the referral but you get the same price either way. If this is a issue, I will remove the link)

Go to the site and search "Real Estate".

I believe there are some states that you can get the license through online some not.

This is the their website if you want to check it out before you buy
http://www.realestateexpress.com/

I have not used this company so can't say they are good or not.

If you want more saving, you can go to the Groupon site via below site, you can get 5-10% cash back.

http://www.topcashback.com/ref/Member12663790811

Sage, That is pretty good response. And more coming. DId you use one of the yellow letter services to send out the letter? Or did you do it yourself? How much did you pay for the list?

I am trying to start my campaign and wants to find out the cost.

If I can give you some advices, make sure you have your business cards ready, because that way they can contact you after the meeting. If you don't have them, get their business cards, so you are the one to initiate the contact. But by all means, go to the meeting.

One advice that I got from the guru was, when you go there, write down one or two small things that you picked up while conversing with him/her. It can be a small thing, but it will make you stand out when you contact them. As an example, I met a guy who had the same cell phone, so I mentioned that in the e-mail. I am sure he will remember me when he reads the e-mail.

I sent all the investors that I met e-mails and told them I will give them a call next week. I asked them detailed questions what kind of deals they are looking for, such as areas in investing, exit strategies, how much rehab they are willing to do.
I will try to get more buyers ready and then start marketing blasts to get motivated sellers. Do you suggest that I use direct marketing as a main strategy?

If you can, can you send me a sample postcard as well?

Hi all,

I am a beginning investor who is struggling to get started. But, I do believe I took big steps this week and I am excited.

Monday, I set up a meeting with a local investor who I met through Biggerpockets (thank you!) and he showed me around his rehab project and what he does. He introduced me to his partner who does a lot of wholesaling, which is good because that is my interest right now.

Yesterday, Tuesday, I went to my first REI meeting. I did not have business cards, did not have websites, did not have any deals, but I thought, if I wait to get everything set up before I go, I would probably never go. So I went. There I met a guy who might be interested in mentoring me, hard money lender, realtor, rehab guy, fellow wholesalers, possible investors, and fellow beginners. All in all, I gathered 10 business cards and a flyers, all of them I actually had a good conversations with. Even though I still don't have any deals under my belt, I feel I am on the right track. This week and next I will contact all of them and take them out to lunch and pick their brains or maybe get deals lined up.

Wish me luck, guys.

Could somebody share his (Cris Chico) postcards? I heard many people raving about it. I would like to do some direct mailings to absentee owners. Tanks

So, how would you guys phrase it so that the ad in Craigslist won't get me in trouble? I am thinking about posting similar ad in Craigslist and needs some advise. Thank you.