I've been pursuing a deal to invest $20k, sourced from my SDIRA using a 65% LTV solution.

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Hey Guys, I was wondering what others have found to be the highest quality list when mailing or lead source...I know I have to go through a ton of phone calls with absentee postcards and a lot less with calls from the inheritance list.

I would think through a realtor would be a non stop source to houses like that.

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I don't want to give up on the strategy, as I've heard so many good stories from people who love this elad source, but I need some advice.My approach was to send out a short but professional letter, and then hand write their address and my return address on the envelope to seem more personal.

Gather lots of rental data and get it from sources other than the seller and property management companies.

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