Look around for the least expensive housing option, and then see if you can offer more value.

Every deal we do, we put 33% back into the business for marketing, & Direct mail is our biggest expense ( we don't want to stop doing it because our most profitable deal has come from mail, but we barely get any calls from it.The question is: Would anyone be willing to share a model/blueprint/system they use in their market, or give us any piece of advice that could help us pivot out of this funk. ):Thanks in advance & for reading this through, Trey Brooks.

@Marcus GoldDirect mail will get the most leads but it is laso the most expensive of the three you mentioned.

Challenges could include:Having the population to make it a sustainable day-to-day venture.Finding quality staff is tough these days, don't care what you pay them.Breakdowns/serviceInclement weatherPennies on the dollar at exit If the truck does say, 1000 bucks and after labor/cost of goods the operator's left with 500 - 600, then has commissary expenses and a possible split with a partner(s)Ehhhhh...burnout.There were dozens of trucks here 5 years ago and only a handful have really survived the grind. 

Looking to bring in $600-1000 after expenses.

Hi @Chris Webb,When evaluating your cashflow, ensure you include the delta between your old and new mortgage payment as an expense associated with the new real estate acquisition.

I will be investing part time and most likely will be looking to invest in the mainland its expensive over here in Hawaii.

I was going for least expensive. 

Through the forums, videos and education tools on the site I have been able to determine what the expenses are.

Spend it, and it is the worst.2 - HML - One time use, and the most expensive, but sometimes necessary as it may be the REI's only option for funding.3 - HELOC, LOC, BLOC, etc... - They all fall into the "middle" option.