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How do I get a phone number from a list I downloaded from List Source? Is there an app or service that I can plug the list into that will scrub the names?

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San Antonio, Texas

Originally posted by @Jonatan Barbera:

Hey @Marcus Jackson right now whats working is multi-touch. Set a budget that allows you to market to the same houses for the next 12-18 months. Once a month at the least. Pick one message and send it over and over. This creates familiarity with the homeowner. Use a postcard as it has 100% open rate. Maybe say something along the lines of "Looking to cash in on this HOT real estate market?" Try to stay away from the "We Buy Houses" message as everyone is using those. Let me know if this helps.

Definitely helps, thanks Jon!

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Originally posted by @McKinley Crowley:

Hey @Marcus Jackson I recommend Not using yellow letters they are outdated and overused. Postcards also are known for having a low response rate, but work well when mailing in high quantities. Because your list is relatively small I would do a handwritten letter with a bight envelope. Mail once every 4 weeks (so once a month) so that you are not spamming your prospects but they are remembering you. Let me know if you have any questions I am happy to help :)

Great advice. Will do! I’ll message you about a quick question I have.

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Both great answers and definitely got me thinking. I’ll brainstorm more ideas and get myself out there.

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I bought a list from listsource. I have about 270 mailing addresses for my first campaign. I’m wondering how I should mail out to these people. I’m targeting negative equity properties but am not sure as far as white letters or yellow letters, handwritten or typed, mailing frequency, etc. I’m looking for some experience because I’m definitely feeling like a noob.

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Originally posted by @Seth Teel:

For buying properties, I don't find bandit signs to be very effective. If you are looking for buyers or to sell a property bandit signs will definitely get your phone ringing. Expect about 100 to 1 ratio of calls to decent leads. I haven't thrown signs in years, because I don't feel the time spent relative to conversion rate is high enough.

As for legality, bandit signs are illegal. The City of San Antonio adopted a new sign ordinance in last year (view ordinance https://docsonline.sanantonio.gov/FileUploads/dsd/...). If you'd like your sign to be compliant, you need to pay a registration fee, then buy permit sticker for each sign. This would be extremely costly to do. The good news is enforcement is almost non-existent. You basically will need to be caught in the act of placing a sign in order to get ticketed and fined. I have thrown thousands of signs and never been ticketed.

In some municipalities (Windcrest & Balcones Heights) you will get a call from the Police Department or Chief of Police. They try to scare you, threaten to fine you, say they'll find you, ask you to pick all the signs up, etc. It's all BS. Just be polite, end the call, and go about your day.

Nice! That’s exactly the answer I was looking for. I’m going to give the signs a shot because of my abundance of time and shortage of money but thank you for the answer Seth.

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San Antonio, Texas

What sort of fines have you guys encountered from putting up bandit signs in San Antonio? I’m going to start placing some around the city with my google voice number attached but I want to know what to expect.

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San Antonio, Texas

I’ve heard similar complaints. I think they actually have a forum devoted to tech complaints. It might be worth a try to let them know your experiences.

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Howdy everyone

I watched a video explaining getting my real estate license and wanted to get recommendations on real estate schools. I was looking at Champions but I only looked at them due to google reviews which can be spoofed. Any help is appreciated.

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San Antonio, Texas

Hi there everyone!

Exciting news! Just got my first flip under contract. I finally pulled the trigger today. I'm very excited and emotions are running high but I know the real work begins now.

I have some hard money lenders lined up to give a call to tomorrow but I wanted to see if anyone had recommendations for my situation in particular. In order to get my foot in the door on this deal I offered $54,500 in cash and stated that I could close in 10-12 days. My closing date will be on the 5th of September.

I'm looking for different rates at this point and can give further information if need be.

Have a great day!

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San Antonio, Texas

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