So far the best luck I've had has been with postcards to people who have code issues.

Postcards to expired listings, 90 day or older active listings and the rentals will change things for you.

Remember "these are people to" and they are going through a rough time.They are getting realtors calling to list there property and tons of post cards with "WE BUY HOUSES CASH CLOSE IN 7 DAYS" all the time and it gets old real quick.I have so many of the leads say "You are the first investor I have talked to that hasn't sent a card and I really appreciate that, what is it that we can do", so the way I look at this is be different and do something that stands out.

Maybe send a letter or postcard asking them to call or goto a website and be added to my buyers list?

Mailed 500 postcards on Monday, got one call take me off your list.

If prospecting then who do you call and average number of calls per day and if marketing who are you sending and how many postcards/letter in a mail.

I sent out 160 post cards last week and so far I have recieved 2 calls both no deals.

Example:Sent 5,000 post cards (6x9 full color) to non-owner-occupants (Cost $2,500)Received 100 calls (cost per call/lead = $25)Bought 2 houses (cost per deal = $1,250)1 wholesale ($5000 profit)1 rehab ($20,000 profit)$ Return after marketing expenses ($22,500)% return on marketing (10% return on ad spend)We've done everything (Internet, TV, Radio, direct mail, billboards, door hangers, etc) and I'm very interested in what your experiences are - and it's educational for everyone else as well.Thanks!

I started by getting an absentee list and will be sending out postcards this week.

Following up on phone or by postcard and asking them how the home is selling is always good too!