I can't stand getting my inbox flooded and wouldn't want to do that to our customers.

LOL Here are a few for starters:-- Investing in the "hood" is a lot harder than what most think.

Your customer's (motivated sellers) do not know brand names in this industry because it is not one they shop usually more then once in a lifetime.

Hey Nick,Just mosey on down to your nearest bank that gives away FREE pens ...The bank near me has loads of them near the side counter where they want customers to fill out their deposits and withdrawals.

Now that you have a solid baseline to work from try to find some partners that understand your local laws and customs.

I just can't think of a good reason to eliminate between 50-90% of your potential customers by not spending a couple hundred bucks for a flat-fee listing.

The first buyer is your customer.

If you do make sure u have a SIMPLE opt in page form hooked to a auto responder (or much better customer management software) And keep hitting the list.

It seems like they would want to cooperate with a long time customer who makes every payment on time and returns year after year to do business with the same mortgage company.

Go to www.trustetc.com for more info on their services (I have no affiliation with them, I am only a current customer)Now you have full control over your retirment funds unlike leaving it to a fund manager or the rollercoaster ride of the stock market.Due to your small amount, you should not be buying and holding as explained by others, what you should be doing is using those funds to make loans.