All Forum Posts by: Patrick Jacques

So instead of a colossal direct mail campaign, I have about 15-20 very abandoned homes I'd like to mail a letter to, hoping to get a response about selling.  

But if the house is obviously empty, what's to say they will get the letter?  What steps can I take to make sure someone sees the letter?

No, it's bank owned.

@James Johnson Hello sir! Not very good! The realtor looked puzzled when I was looking to get the property under contract. I guess I need to read more books and listen to more podcasts! Getting out there and doing deals sounds all well and good until you're face to face with professionals in a serious deal. Then you just end up looking foolish.

Im confused too, thats why Im on BP. Its a bank owned property, from the MLS only listed for five days. We're trying to get this place however we can, although it wont be easy. But I have to start somewhere, ready to learn from our mistakes ( hopefully mistakes that wont cost too much )

Well, I didnt even get that far. Hoped to get the house under contract but the realtor looked confused when I made the suggestion. I guess I have a lot to learn. It's a lot tougher than the guru, and even BP makes it out to be!

Going to look today at a home, in a great part of Central Florida ( In between Winter Springs and Tuskawilla ) I really want to get it under contract today. IIve read as much as I can find about the process on BP ...

Is it really that easy? Writing a contract on a Hardees napkin? On a yellow pad? $20 of earnest money? Im afraid Im missing a big part of the process, and I dont want to look too foolish making this offer.

What should I be expecting when the words "Id like to put this under contract" come out of my mouth?

welcome @Shannon Connell ! BP is an incredible source for RE investing.

Check out the Central Florida REIA , the Brevard county meeting is June 20th.

It looks like I'm missing out by living in Orlando, it looks like most of the action is on the east coast!

The Homepath has a lot of rules, regulations and red tape. Huge hassle.

Getting a deal under contract , with little money and no experience... much harder in real life than it is from a guru seminar!