Yep, direct mail campaigns are a very low return on effort, frequently just  1%

List criteriaMarketing copyMail pieceFrequency of mailingsIncoming call handlingMess up in any one of those areas and the rest is wasted effort, or money well spent on practice!

We have an opportunity to support lobbying efforts to enact changes that will be good for the community and to block proposed changes that could be detrimental.

I want to take effort out of those tasks and put them directly into the single thing that will progress my goal.If you plan to make a great podcast that will grow and improve and become a product, all in its own, then go for it.

You already have some experience and with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.You didn't mention a niche that you plan to focus on, but, below are links to set you thinking.https://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI) Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

@Jamie Wooley  I notice your a RE agent... is there any reason you don't take the same time effort and funds to market yourself as an agent..

You already have some experience and with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesREI books suggested by BPers http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

You need to make the effort of underwriting & registering the mortgage and tying up your capital is suitably compensated.

You already have some experienceand with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements toprogress your REI pursuit.

You already have some experienceand with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements toprogress your REI pursuit.