I am from Mass.

In Mass it's actually a law that you cannot accept more than 33% of the contract as a deposit if you're a home improvement contractor.Good call with the required W-9 and the insurance certificates before they start any physical work.

I think knocking on doors is the best way to contact any type of motivated seller; however, the problem is it is hard to reach the masses.

I can't speak to local customs/regs in Utah, but in Mass you can go the building department and ask to see the building jacket - this shows you all bldg permits, violations etc.

I've heard that in Mass you as a real estate salesperson have to work quite some time for a broker and pay all sorts of brokerage fees to keep the relationship and be able to close sales.

We are located in Southeastern Mass.

I did some research on the yellow letters and I see that they claim a much higher response rate, although they'd be tailored for a much smaller number to be sent out as opposed to a postcard mass mailing.

@Shaun Thanks for the mention and good to see you last night in Reading, Mass.

Any advice is greatly appreciated especially if you are from mass.

No Deals in Wayland, Mass?