Once an investor has compiled a criteria list for me, I as a realtor, am looking for the investor who can pay cash, not run me around ragged, perhaps do drive-bys to weed out some properties, give me valid proof of funds ( not a hard money pre-qual) that I can document and send to the bank, and close quickly without hassles.

If you can compile a list of people with equity then you could use it to contact the owners with mailers, cold calls, flyers, email, door knocking, etc....

They compile a score for your business called "Paydex".

We are one of the first websites to compile such a list, and have one of the most up-to date.

I've already compiled my own database of names, but I'm looking for a piece of printing software that will take each line (i.e. each name/address) and print it on a piece of mail, like a postcard.

hello all.i am interested in learning about rei and was wondering if anyone in the portland area would be interested/willing to meet for coffee or lunch and "discuss" the biz.i looked into nwrei club but current job is nights so i can not attend meetings, weekends would be ideal. i am looking for active investors to let me "pick their brain" of sorts and just compile some contacts at the same time.

I'm compiling a list of all of the properties, their general shape and the whole background situation.Is that a good idea?

Wanting to compile a list of the states that require a license to purchase and or service notes.

BooksHere's a list I compiled this morning of titles that seem to be 1) highly regarded by many folks on this site, and 2) appropriate for someone in my position: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, by Gary Keller The Dummies Guide to Real Estate Investing, by Eric Tyson and Robert GriswoldThe following titles also caught my eye, and were recommended by BP users: The Weekend Millionaire's Secrets to Investing in Real Estate: How to Become Wealthy in Your Spare Time, by Mike Summey and Roger DawsonInvesting in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads, by Larry LoftisSuccessful Real Estate Investing: How to Avoid the 75 Most Costly Mistakes Every Investor Makes, by Robert SheminDefensive Real-Estate Investing, by William BronchickABC's of Real Estate, by Ken McElroyRental Houses for the Successful Small Investor, by Suzanne Thomas1 Minute to Rental Property Riches, by Michael RossiIn my browsing of BP, I also came across recommendations that newbies like myself 1) join a local REI club, and 2) consider working with a 'mentor.'

When considering these two possibilities it is clear that writing a book (compiling all of your posts....lol) is the most effective way to help people without wasting your time or their money.