Just frustrated with how difficult it is for people to adopt intelligence and common sense, backed by data and evidence, yet it is effortless for people to religiously embrace absolute NONSENSE.

Who is using marketing companies for Seo and paid google ads?

Ignore that I sell SEO services, on BP I am offering everything I can for free.

I jumped ship and tried my own SEO / Adwords campaigns, hired experts and did all the right things but couldn't generate an abundance of leads let alone anything of quality.

So I am thinking my next move since I don't like how well the mail performed,  is to try SEO.

Lots of people focus on "SEO" to get new leads first... but really the only SEO anyone should focus on first is ranking well for your company name and brand searches (like "[your company] reviews").

When done right, Facebook can go neck and neck with any other lead-gen method out there.If you have the ability or the budget, building out a proper SEO strategy should be a top priority.Google PPC is highly effective but the truth is most investors without a hefty advertising budget can’t or shouldn’t spend their dollars there.What are you doing right now to generate leads?  

In addition to setting up a website and dominating the relevant SEO, I'd add the following tips:Assuming you have sealed deals before, try to trace a profile of your audience.

You can drive for dollars, go after pre-foreclosures, distressed sellers, PPC, organic search SEO, MLS expired, FSBO's, r.e. agent network, estate and probate, on and on and on. 

I’m hopeful going into this slow season  because I have traction and great SEO optimization but can’t give any sort of projection at the moment.