For a buy and hold investor lists of buyers would be a waste of time in most cases.John Corey

Everyone is an investor, and can get lists, but can't perform....I guess I would like solid advice as to where and how to make my debut.P.s. looking to put a face to my name, but cannot figure out how to post photo Thank you,Allison Hunter

For a solid rehab deak with a resale at 300k, youd have to be at 210 MINUS the rehab budget.

follow the markets - maybe down south east. or texas.you're wasting your time in NYC or NY, long islandish - unless you're a "webuyuglyhouses" guy - or you've got CASH or a CLOSE CONTACT who does - you're really behind the eight ball.i mean you can join a rei club and "network" - but even there, that takes time, you've got to learn the MARKET, bs with people.

Note that you might need to do a few deals before you can say you have a solid trend line.John Corey

notice the "$XX,XXX"...i think mike is located in Ohio.you might be able to make an $XX,XXX offer - but if you're located in say, Long Island NY - you're offer will have to be $XXX,XXX for starters...also - if you're in a place where the market was very good, sellers (about 95% of them) will be expecting A LOT more than what you'll be willing to buy it for.talking to the owners in person is definitely a good way - like mike said - once you've established the ballpark price you'll pay - otherwise, letters and driving to houses is a waste of your time, gas and ultimately - money - cuz it all breaks down to money either way.in my experience - letters of intent are a waste of time, especially if you're sending them to real estate agents.

back it up using any information that the SELLER gave you - to point out their bad situation and how YOU can make their bad situation a BETTER ONE.if you can't do this, then don't waste your time.if they don't like what they hear and say no - just follow up with them in a few weeks and stay on them.

Yea I can definitely see how spending too much time on a site could be a waste of time.

You just want to know that the deal is a solid one.When they look at the figures and see that you have put in most everything that is reasonable they will feel you know your business.

Just the facts, solid advice and a tendency to back down rather than rise to the bait if another member of the forum is getting out of line.