Understandable as this is, you also could be much better prepared as those peopke the forums seem firected to.I just attended another lengthy meeting with a well known RE education group that sells very expensive coaching and availability of systems.I enjoy these meetings because I refresh my motivation this way.

Hey all,Being a 'newbie' I just want to say that it's so refreshing to hear that a lot of you seasoned investors want to help others learn as much as possible.

Can you refresh my memory or point me in the right direction?

We recommend that you pull (pay for) a NEW LIST every 6 months, and that your marketing to your target groups continue to those lists as long as you are doing the business of REI and want to get deals.Of course, there are other forms of advertising that you might consider, such as EDDM, door hangers, signage, PPC, etc. that you might overlay on your direct mail efforts (or use as an alternative to your direct mail in some months).If you refresh your lists 2x a year and mail consistently to high-value prospects (absentees, etc.), you can do very well with direct mail to drive your REI business.

Anecdotal evidence aside, could you refresh us as to:Your estimate of current value?

For someone who's new in the game or someone who needs a little refresh, this is perfect !

However every time you refresh your list, say annually or semi-annually, those properties may find their way back on if they still meet your criteria.

If you used standard mail that would just take too damn long for something so cool and refreshing......Blue Moon,....I saw you standing alone.....

You'd think that would have been a good time for the lender to just take the checks.It is refreshing to see others talk about notes being called.

@Steven JohnsonThat's good to  hear and refreshing as well.It's hard to think a person starting out would be educating so called "Pro's" about doing their jobs and business.