I'm just getting started in real estate investing, rehabbing and wholesaling, and have a few questions about successful marketing strategies.My plan is to use direct mail (postcards, letters, etc), but I'm curious about other outlets to reach potential sellers.I'm basically just wondering what people have found to really get their name out there, and to get a higher close rate.Which marketing strategies are most successful?

Just wondering if anyone else is having unexpected issues pop up.

Congrats on the closing and I'm glad it worked out...let me know if you ever make it down to Charlotte, whether it's for a rehab or to bust some attorney heads. :)

I know other land lords on here sometimes use dinged/dented, but still, new appliances from outlets.

Obviously a huge unexpected gain.

Pretty much the only thing we haven't done is tear down and rebuild or build from scratch.The minimum we tend to do is a complete interior cosmetic renovation, which includes all new paint, flooring, cabinets/vanities, countertops, appliances, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, registers/switches/outlets, etc.

Brian, and Manuel Acuna, I also apologize if my words were perceived as a bit harsh regarding your posts, I may have been overly stressed and looking for an outlet.

Always have a reserve in place to be able to pay for unexpected repairs as they're sure to surface over time.Even with the unexpected road bumps, I continue to be a huge believer in real estate as a critical component of investment strategy.

We add lights down the center, and outlets on the walls.

That's not reality & I'm sure that line item will go up with time.My point was to educate the newbs to stay away from condo HOA's & to always put $ aside each month for unexpected costs.