Once the new rent is absorbed into their lifestyle they don't think about leaving in the summer because they haven't got a 'reminder that it's time to start looking' via an increase notice.  ...and we don't generally do large enough increases to push them out!

Direct mail is hit or miss in DC. 

A proper follow-up could be as simple as an e-mail thanking him for the discussion and suggesting that you meet-up again over coffee at some point to discuss real estate.

Here's what I like:Geographic - eliminate all areas that you do NOT want by city or zip or other methodLand - eliminate all vacant parcels Property type - eliminate commercial, industrial, office and similar propertiesProduct - eliminate over 4 bedroom, before 1950 or after 2009Equity - eliminate all with less than 50% LTV Your criteria will most likely be very different so no arguments about what I want vs what you want.Now that you've determined what you want, and have a manageable list, create a mailing campaign.

Her mortgage is $2500/mo. and we are renting her place out to a dream tenant (Navy officer and his wife) that we rarely hear from, but they keep the place emaculate and the check is in the mail early every month!

I am okay with however the tenant wants to pay rent, (by mail, walk it into the bank and put into the account I have setup for that property, or online/electronic).

Therefore, I am in the process of looking for new tenants.This morning I sent an e-mail to the tenant indicating that I plan on showing the house this coming Thursday to someone.

I have currently been searching the MLS but would like to start sending out direct mail in hopes to find motivated sellers.

Every once in a while, certain mail servers flat-out won't accept our emails.

I didn't see the August meetings for Eastern Mass REIA up yet, here is the website to check back and probably can get on the mailing list.http://www.easternmassreia.com/clubportal/ClubStat...Next Black Diamond in Waltham is Tuesday 8/26.http://www.BlackDiamondREI.com