And you will sign forms to the effect there is no relationship.If it goes to the auction, you may well be bidding against savvy investors with cash in their pocket. 

Grand Junction on the West slope is more cost effective and is near all the outdoor playgrounds.

Effective, or no?

We already contact owners to find great off market deals, but I wanted to see if anyone had advice on how to be most effective and what process to follow?

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The questions I have are....What methods of lead generation has been the most effective for you in Cleveland?

What clicks go where, etc.I need someone with a marketing/writing background that can translate my notes into effective content and prepare a great presentation for me to give at local REIAs. 

Is this an effective way to build wealth in Real Estate?

Thanks for the clarification @Cornelius Charlesthat makes sense..I guess I'm trying to figure out how someone like me, not established etc could market effectively...before I ever thought about getting into REI I'd gotten direct mailings and seen signs around town and I always wondered who would call those numbers because they seemed shady to me...I wonder what you or @Jim Kelleror anybody else have done that was successful...I've heard of some people literally knocking on doors but somehow I can't imagine doing that...am I going to have to change my perspective??

It's usually best to do your research on lenders before you apply and ask them up front if there's anything they do NOT allow the money to be used for, and then apply with the lender that best suits your individual needs.