But after that first one comes, if you stay persistent in your marketing that machine will start to spit out deals on a regular basis.

Persistence will pay off!

But I do think it strongly depends on your mailpiece, your list, and your persistence.

Persistence is a great trait to have in this business, and it sounds like you're on the right track!

How many people do you think have time to invest and then be persistent about what they are looking.

Hi John,It's a great question, although hard to tell since direct mail marketing its about a number's game and lots of persistence.

And for sure absentee's depending on their situation will not be as motivated as some others.. remember depending on the town or city they may be getting many other yellow letters or whatever color people send. persistence and consistency is what works with direct mail..

Persist and you will win! 

I'm a persistent individual and will keep doing it until I get a deal, and then do it again and again.

Maybe you will get a no at first but if you work at it and are persistent - giving them some time to think on it - maybe you will get the deal in the end.