For the investors that use direct mail, how can I track the leads my letters bring so I can improve my rate of deals closed (working on getting my first wholesale deal done this month).

I've run into a lot of bad contractors around Louisville - unless you have a proven track record with them, you may want to just assume the worst there as well (i.e. 2-3 times higher price once you start and 2-3 times longer timeframe).I'm sure it can be a good rental property for somebody, I just don't see it turning out especially well for you if you've let it sit vacant for the last 8 years!

I live in the city myself, though north of the tracks.

Tim, sounds like you are on the right track. 

This one went through without a hitch - free and clear - after a few checks and re-checks.It's also a lot easier when you have a couple of big buyers in your back pocket which we had so it fast tracked the process( the 1st person I called took it and could close within days).  

You can accept rent without late payment, just keep track and records. 

For amusement a few months ago I started tracking the valuation of my home on both websites. 

He is doing is shuffling the paperwork to cover his tracks, but it will only take a little longer to see who is behind the LLC and the trust.

But this was after having a track record of 3-4 rental properties bought well below ARV and explaining that I would use these funds to purchase additional properties. 

I’m itching to get started.I have been slacking off a bit lately, and I felt I needed to change my routine to get myself back on track.