Im about 50% done a conversion from a SFH to a duplex, i have done 90% of the work...I'm now learning, if its going to take me 3 months to do it all my self, thats about $3500 lost from it being vacant.. so i may as well spend that amount to have it done in 1 month have it rented sooner, sooner money is in my pocket, and i didnt need to do anything and can spend time with my family. 

We should connect offline if you want to have a more in depth conversation. 

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In this case, just ask them to call the listing agent and have a conversation before sending the offer.

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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?