And as soon as the sign is in the yard the phone starts ringing.

I will throw my name in the ring here.

I'm not sure how much time you have, but once you send some letters out, be prepared for your phone to ring and you'll need time to follow up with sellers and hopefully view some properties.

Our phone is ringing of the hook, each weekend we have 4-6 good solid leads that turn into actual appointments.

Best of luck in your learning and I hope to see you at the Baton Rouge meetup ("The RING", found on meetup.com)!

If that doesn't ring a bell, then don't do your own taxes. 

Once i locate owner names i skip trace the owner find their current address and phone number, I usually like to just give them a ring but often times ill follow the phone call up with a yellow letter or postcard if i cant get them on the phone.

Personally I think bandit signs are a good cheap way to get the phone to start ringing.

The goal is to get the phone ringing from sellers who are motivated to sell.

Market that area like crazy. exp: Bandit signs, mailers, door to door , flyers, Anything that will get your phone ringing with potential deals in your target area.