Scott's books on flipping and estimating rehab costs are also great sources of info.As far as wholesaling is concerned, Find out: Your target area; ALL costs of a mail campaign (list, letters, postcards, necessary office supplies, postage, etc); budget for 6 months-1year of mailings; develop scripts for prospective sellers (what to say to them); learn to track responses, follow-ups, conversion rates, overall campaign effectiveness, etc.Build your team; title company, RE attorney, cash buyers, closing agents, etc.Feel free to reach out if you need any info.

Knowing your target area is essential and not something you can do with a few superficial conversations with people.

You will not receive the mid market rate and you will be charged the banks conversion rate, potentially costing you thousands of lost dollarsI personally was victim to this for many years, while earning US dollars and having expenses and bills in Euros.

When they call, ask straight up before ending the conversation, "Hey, I really appreciate the call - by the way, does my postcard have a number in the upper right hand corner?

From my experience and conversations with other investors buying there and city inspectors, the issues are when someone tries to circumvent the rules. 

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For the sake of conversation, that puts you at roughly 1500 pieces of mail.

Bill,Judging from my conversations with lenders, there is no hard and fast rule for the "seasoning period" for refinance.  

I am going to open this conversation up again.  

We both know a round peg doesn't fit in a square hole : )Btw, I hope this conversation isn't construed as being contentious!