Hi everyone,I'm getting ready to start a direct mail campaign to apartment owners.My goal is to purchase at least 10 doors in the next 12 months, and wholesale any other deals that don't quite fit what I am looking for.I'm planning on targeting some smaller markets in states that I think may receive less attention.Does BP have a tutorial on the best way to start this?

The only way your should consider this is a direct payment to the IRS from the proceeds after funding

Would like to connect to lenders in the bay area who can guide me or point me in the right direction?

Act as a RE agent that you are.. get a buyer if its a great deal that would not be hard.. sell it to them make your commish then get the list back  rinse repeat about 20 times a year and make your self a few hundred grand with NO MOney out of your pocket other than normal business expenses anyone would have when you have your own business that provides you a 6 figure income.on the credit side I don't think folks realize how devastating it is to let your credit slide.. at least when you then want to get credit.. if there is anything for younger up and coming folks to hone in on is the disability you place yourself in when you cannot manage your personal credit and you let it get bad.

The pros far outweigh the cons, which include:Safer living & health conditions for tenantsA peace of mind for you as owner & for tenantsWhich can then in turn directly or indirectly, depending on your perspective & outcome, reduce vacany rates

I recently looked into direct mail, and thought if I could do it myself, it would save some money.

Right now we have done a lot of research, but I think we could just use a point in the right direction for us to move forward.

Factor in the property management expense so you don't HAVE to self manage.

Is it possible to lend out of my self directed IRA through a NOTE to someone starting a business.

@Brad Chatman - They are on the MLS or you could do a direct mail campaign, depending on the area you may wind wholesalers moving properties if you are paying cash.