.#12– Ask around on LinkedIn.

I networked with a gentleman by the name of Jason Coutts, who runs Willow Oaks Properties LLC, on LinkedIn and I was open to talk with lenders since I'm working on syndicating an apartment deal.But upon getting an email from him I had a weird feeling and didn't persue it further.

Build your database and work that database.....calls work best, 2nd best in person, way way way down the list are text, messages, etc.So take everyone in your phone and detail them out in your CRM....if you have first name only...then get last name, address, email, connect to them on Linkedin, FB, IG, get Bdays, Anniversary, spouse name, kids names....and at least one personal piece of info for them....school, hobby, interest, etc.If you have connections on Linkedin, FB, IG or some other database that are not in your phone, then add those to your CRM.Then start calling....easiest call is to say....Hi I'm selling real estate now.....would you mind if I send you an update on your neighborhood.....boom...you should be emailing 500 people in your CRM with property info about prices in their neighborhood 1x a month or maybe 1x quarter depending on how quick you think they might move.   

My wife is very good about finding a lot of personal information (i.e. family history, interests, education) about a homeowner via Facebook, Linkedin, etc.  

Then you call them, door knock them, link up with them on linked in, do targeted facebook ads to them, send them handwritten notes, invite them to all the open houses you are holding, send them market updates, check and see if they need to lower interest rate with refinance, etc.Have you called your sphere...that's everyone in your phone, everyone in your facebook, everyone on your Twitter and Instagram feed. 

I want to thank all the passive investors who privately reached out on LInkedin and here to answer my question about the minimum ROI they are looking for a in a deal.  

I will send out postcards in a couple of weeks, when I can pay for that marketing, but no one has responded to me on LinkedIN, Facebook, or craigslist when I post that I BUY NOTES!! 

While an MBA would certainly look good on a resume, real-life experience and hands-on knowledge are the components that can truly help you ascend the ranks of your intended career.Additionally, networking and connections are absolutely essential for this type of work, so a good place to start for a newbie like you would probably be to join/follow communities that connect professionals and other interested parties in the field, such as LinkedIn, www.therealdeal.com, or the up-and-coming www.juspost.comBest of luck with your endeavors.

I like to check their online presence, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, etc to get a feel for their personalities.

MTRs are not as popular in Asheville due to a smaller business scene than places like Raleigh or Charlotte, however- LinkedIN had their tech economy analysis come back with Asheville ranked at number 7 growing tech city in USA.