I am going to spend hours and hours compiling data and this buyer is never going to buy anything.What have you done to show this agent you are serious and it is worth it for them to spend time on you?

I was perusing the internet and found this lovely compilation of detroit properties aging over 4ish years via Google Street view.

I was embarrassed at my naive expectations, but now realize I have to put on my big girl panties and DO something.I made several inquiries to mgt firms and am compiling proposals on behalf of our board.None of us have any experience, but are trying to learn and make the best choice.  

I typically pass them over when when compiling my list.

In addition to that, we've put up about 60 bandit signs throughout our target location, setup a lead generation website, and are now compiling data for different types of niches for our DM efforts.

The list you compiled seems to be the city's that are on a similar track and California investors are flocking to those city's.

If you're interested in clubs in other states, I've compiled a fairly comprehensive list for my business uses that covers the US using periodicals, associations, web and other open source research.

or should I compile both simutaneously?

true compilers and assett managers dont even want to talk to any investors that dont have a proven track record. the only way the newbies and little guys are going to get in is through someone else and hope the chain isnt 12 people long. alot of the hedge funds are buying large portfolios then breaking them up and fliping them to the open market and this is a way to establish a track record. i have no problem bringing a true investor that can show proof of funds and knows what they want directly to a compiler to place some orders. the compilers want a minimum of $100,000,000 order and charge from .45% to .58% on average.

It seems as if I keep contacting people who can "introduce" me to someone who knows a compiler.