We going to use a direct mail campaign such as "yellowletterscomplete.com."   

I currently work full time for a marketing agency, and specialize in search engine optimization, paid advertising, & analytics.

Another avenue you can pursue is canvassing Owner Finance notes, with a letter or SEO campaign, etc.  

Each color comes back from corporate at a different price point but we were able to find one at around a 30% discount from the in store advertised price.

I have never told a tenant no I don't accept credit cards but have also not been asked since I've had the capability to accept nor do I advertise that I can. 

I am planning on starting a cold calling, RVM, and direct mail campaign to these properties.

The best way of doing things is of course leveraging all methods where they fit and apply.BUT were you to put SEO vs. paid advertising face to face... this is what you get:I did a search for "We Buy Houses In Connecticut".. the highest bidding keyword in my market.I found 3 competitors in the PPC section. 2 of them where ranking #1 (depending on the keywords) before well a "certain company" came along ahem ;)Look at the competitors results...The first company was in business for a LONG time: When I came along, they dropped from the ranks and the only way they can stay in business is PPCNow they spend over $5K a MONTH to get leads!

I recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.

I recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.  

I am willing to invest anywhere between $2-$3K a month for approximately three months for a marketing campaign but I have absolutely NO idea where to begin.