Note that I am also a real estate agent as well as an investor/builder/developer, so I have multiple ways to monetize a postcard response. 

Researching market trends and speaking with a local real estate agent can help you understand if prices are likely to rise or fall.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Here are a few simple and free ways to learn: Go to real estate meetup groups, attend open houses and speak with the agent there, inspect FSBOs (for sale by owner), walk your area, and speak to people tending their yards.The idea is to engage with other people and ask, Ask, ASK questions about their experience with the local market.Some other ideas: find a home inspector who will let you tag along in a property inspection, and absorb what they are looking at and why.Your mindset and enthusiasm for learning about real estate will open many doors for you.Good Luck!

Negotiated with a residential agent and purchased from a large capital group in the Des Moines, IA metro.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Our goal is to purchase multiple properties in good neighborhoods with ARVs up to $250K.We’re eager to connect with experienced agents, reliable contractors, and any other local experts who can offer insights on building a successful portfolio here.

A good team (agent, contractor, lender) is also going to be key.

^This.Also great for contractors, agents, and everything else.

Could you put me in touch with that Broker, I'm an agent/Broker too, so would represent myself or my clients.