I would buy 2 properties in cash in Reno/Sparks and get fairly aggressive on offers with cash.  

There are great benefits to the program but also meaningful drawbacks.

What sparked your interested to dive back into real estate? 

I just don't think you're going to get meaningful returns on some random property thousands of miles away that is going to help you build momentum in any way.  

If nothing else - you need to make sure you're growing your rental income meaningfully which requires a pulse on market rates.

I hope it gives someone to spark to realize that it can be done.

If the person does not call back at all maybe they were not motivated, but if you call them then maybe that will spark a little interest.

When you start sending out 10K mailings, a 5% or 10% improvement may become a lot more meaningful.

When the time comes, if we've hit them enough times, they can easily recall how to reach our licensees. 3) Response rate - We just introduced the door hangers this summer and they just haven't been used enough yet for me to have any meaningful data.

But probably for most who try this, their HELOC is their only other source of real money that's big enough to make any meaningful difference if they want to try to pay down their mortgage faster.