However, the criticisms are well-developed (albeit sometimes emotional), and backed with research.

Rita,A few very critical things to ask yourself when it comes to outsourced marketing and using any vanity number: - How memorable is it?

Do be aware, however, that a certain critical number of mailings will be required to get results; the normal range for responses rates to direct mail marketing is in the .5% - 5% range.So where does a good mailing list come from?

This technique is definitely one that I would not overlook, and follow up is critical.

At some point the area reaches a critical mass, and success becomes assured.

San Jose is a different beast for investing, and I feel my time will be better focused in easier areas that will generate positive cash flow.So it would be great to hear general stories of how you built your team, but the icing on the cake for me will be to hear about people who started with similar goals.Also, I realize each person on the team is important, but who do you consider most critical in getting your deals done?

This is a critical number in a fix and flip deal.

I think you might be the only person that I've heard in the past 6 months summarize our current crisis so dismissively.I am not criticizing, I'm in awe.

So, in the cash flow/appreciation spectrum, I'm way over toward the cash flow end, but also factoring in a bit of appreciation potential.Readers, you're going to have to evaluate what you read through your own critical thinking and make you own call where you stand.Originally posted by "azlandlord":Our website is pretty clear what the stategy is anyway.Hmmm, its not at all clear to me what your strategy is.

With the housing market the way it is, having at least one out-clause is critical.