All Forum Posts by: Matthew Skinner

Originally posted by @Antonio Coleman:

@Matthew Skinner I love talk to investors who understand that they need a plan of an attack. Some newbies just jump, and start trying everything under the sun to get one deal. For that reason I want to steer you on a road that will at least minimize your set backs, and increase your exposure. 

Ok, First and foremost I don't care who you talk to on this planet you do need a website. Everything we do in 2015 and forward will be based around the internet. Don't believe me think about this...

If you'er looking for a restaurant in a new city you do what..Google it?

Looking to find the nearest dentist...Google it?

People Google everything these days instead of using the newspaper or that big yellow book. So, for this reason you need to have some form of online presence to be found.

Once that is setup now its time to start putting your business to be found online locally in the market you want to invest in. You want to be found when someone searches for local help for whatever reason in your real estate market. Hey, if you'er not found then the investors who do have websites, and the online presence will be the ones getting those leads.

You can also do the following marketing such as..

Blogging

Video Marketing

SEO

Email Marketing

Networking

Direct mail

Meetups

Workshops

What you can do when it comes to marketing is endless if you know how to put all this into one. Good thing about this is that this form of marketing is not going to cost an arm, and leg, so please take advantage of it to the fullest. 

 These are some good points thanks a lot for the info. I had snagged some good domains and I honestly would like to have website information on any direct mail I do send out. 

Hi everyone,

Basically I have 1500 dollars for yellow letters at this time. would it be better to send 2000  out to a list of 2000 different people, or send 2000 over a period of 4 months to the same list of 500 people. I know multiple touches get results, but you also want to make sure your target is big enough. 

Any guidance here?

Good point Alisa,

I appreciate what you said about the contractors. Getting to know a few and seeing different prices for various rehab costs. That is what I have been starting to do and it definitely helps me feel more confident starting out in this business.

Hi everyone,

As you can see I am pretty new.

I am learning about wholesaling, networking, building a website, etc. here in Lynchburg VA. I have been listening to all of the podcasts and I have learned the following things greatly increase your chances of finding deals and seeing them to the end.

• 1. Have a plan and make goals.

• 2. Read everything you can on Bigger Pockets.

• 3. Have good marketing.

• 4. Hire people that are good at… good marketing.

• 5. If its worth doing, its worth doing right.

• 6. Have good marketing.

Basically I have a few grand to get started right and I want to make sure I use those funds as efficiently as possible.

I would like to do direct mail, craigslist ads, adwords, etc.

I am going to set up google voice to receive calls and have prospective sellers leave a message, as my intent will be to have a feel for the property before we have our first conversation.

I have learned to scale your marketing to what you can actually handle. So I am not planning on blasting out and getting way more calls than I can handle and lose potential deals.

I am going to hire someone to help me with the marketing I mentioned who knows what they are doing.

My question is, what do you guys suggest as a good first marketing campaign? Should I just start by using one method? Or should I do some of each?

I don’t want to bite off more than I can chew and waste money.

Any advice on this matter will be much appreciated!

Hi everyone! My name is Matt Skinner and I have been wanting to get into real estate for a while. I am 27 and I have decided it is time to take action. I have been married for 6 years and have a beautiful daughter. I am interested in doing wholesaling and investing into buy and hold properties later on. I am looking forward to meeting new people and learning about the business. I am going to read the suggested material on this site and I am happy to be starting my journey with Bigger Pockets. Matt Skinner