Hi Nico,Thank you for your post, You mentioned that hiring a few virtual assistants (VAs) to cold call has been effective, and that text messaging is also performing decently,I specialize in identifying and revitalizing unique properties—those that are not typical, for example, I recently spotted a triangle-shaped property that has the potential to be transformed into something beautiful and valuable, either for living or resale, Could you please share your approach and any guidance you might have on the process of using virtual assistants (VAs) to cold call and the text messaging strategies that have been effective for you?

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It wasn’t a huge payday—$5,000—but what I gained from the experience was far more valuable than the check.It started when I got a lead from an older woman who owned a house in New Hampshire but lived in Maine.

The creative contracts and the zoom recordings on the particulars have been extremely valuable.3.

While we don't have a crystal ball, most would agree that all things being equal, the property in Southern Florida will be more valuable than a quadplex in Huntsville, Alabama, ten years from now. 

If I could do things over again, I would likely manage things manually.I could see software being valuable as you increase your number of doors, but for a small number, it doesn't seem worth it if you're reasonably organized.

Our basic stainless steel stove/fridge/vent hood combo is about $2,400.

The only multiday event I've attended was Sumrok;s and I thought the basic training was super valuable and helpful and very very cost effective. 

Door knockingAs old-fashioned as it may sound, door-knocking is still a valuable strategy for finding off-market properties.

This is just the type of question being answered that brings BiggerPockets I to a gossip column instead of a truly valuable medium.