Most of my buys come off the MLS, but I am looking to add in some marketing to get the phone ringing from motivated sellers in pre-foreclosure, short sales, or whatever.

I used a friends phone today and 1 ring later he picks up.

This won’t be the last time.This is a good place to find a sympathetic ear.

If your phone is ringing that is a great thing!

I am a member of the New Orleans REIA (NOREIA) and The Real Estate Investor Networking Group (The RING) in Baton Rouge, LA.

Phone's been ringing off the hook.

I have now resorted to putting a "for rent" sign on all of my buildings in a neighborhood where I have a vacancy - even on the buildings that have no vacancy; this gets the phone to ring more, and I explain to the tenants there in advance that I am not trying to rent their place but another one I have that's vacant.I get some referrals from code enforcement officers - typically tenants who are fed up with their present Landlord and are asking about somebody who has properties in good repair and good condition.I also use a service that is called Locators.

That wants to, that’s polite, just wants to know ‘Hey my client got your information and wanted me to give you a ring and I just kind of want to find out what you do.

I ask this because these funds are ear marked for use in retirement, a long term investments and can be effectively used to leverage your return without having to re mortgage your primary residence.

It falls on deaf ears.