The fact that all fiat currencies are devaluing does not make the dollar a winner.We've built a house of cards and the weather forecasters are predicting high winds.

I need to avoid talking about a market-specific strategy, but in general we like BRANDED postcards (not generic "I buy houses" cards) because we can mail them for half the cost of letters.

I think I may have made a big rookie mistake.

Some areas are looking at price drops seehttp://www.inman.com/2014/05/12/home-price-growth-cools-but-unsustainable-and-unhealthy-in-some-large-markets/#.U4ZCrijijy4Affordability - credit at 43% DTI is an issue for many buyers.http://www.homebuyinginstitute.com/news/fha-debt-to-income-296/Your business plan:Look at A and B neighborhoods.Market towholesalers that have leads with no equity in A and B neighborhoods.listed houses, expireds, landlords, fsbos, and houses purchased at the top of the market (2006 - 2008) for low equity.Offer lease option assignments, sub2 purchase or wrap purchase, use a RMLO and a good lawyer.Market for Owner financing buyers.Give speeches to Rotary, Lions, Chamber, etc. about solving problems for young families' housingPost cards to apartment buildings and rentalsWrite blogs about rent to own, credit being tight, etc.Create a meet up group for "Get Your Lease 2 Own Home Now"BOTTOM LINE.SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR SELLERS AND BUYERS.

I use post cards but I have not had a lot of success with Mailing.

If they need nails, caulk, etc, they can go to one of my suppliers where I have an account, or to HD and the cashier calls and I give my credit card over the phone.

Wholesaling would be a lot easier if it worked on properties on the mls. get lists, probates, foreclosure data and start sending out cards, letters, and making calls.

To fill out an application YOU need to make a copy of their drivers license and SS card .And the application fee is cash or post office money order .

One thing I learned as a rookie starting off was to work with a good agent who understood what my goals were, especially since I was new at that time.

Rookie investors fall for the trap due to the brand name the company possesses.