We always see the gold, but never the work that is needed to create that spectacular ring and shine.

I also have a separate "office" number that I give to tenants which I host at ring-central and I have it set up to just take a message which then emails it out to me and anyone else associated with the property. 

You are not going to find motivated sellers by just sitting back and waiting for the phone to ring.

At least to make the phone ring.  

A lot of other RE investors also say that the most important thing you can do is get your phone ringing and then learn from there.

Yeah, one of my favorite post headlines, and it shows up about once a month, is; My phone is ringing, now what do I do?

. $150K Offer$75KThat way when my phone rings I can see who it is and case notes quickly.( the call below is an outcome when the seller/heir is not ready to sell for whatever reason, I didnt write a call flow for when a seller/heir wants to sell, because you know if they want to sell it NUMBERS time and you have the seller on the hook.

Just get the phone ringing: get your first few leads in and keep working that momentum.

Before those first few jobs, I had never changed a toilet wax ring; repaired drywall; (or many other things).

In my area of southern CA, many new construction and heavy rehabs with additions incorporate smart features in their homes, including myself which is not only helping sell the homes, but it is almost a requirement from buyers now as they are expected once you hit specific price points.Any home in my area selling for $1.2M or more should at minimum have a nest thermostat (or similar smart brand) and a nest or ring door bell system.