Using PURLS is a very powerful way of using direct mail to "prime the pump" when it comes to generating web traffic.I thought I'd share with you some of the results we recently experienced when we decided to add this element to our direct mail campaigns.Over an 8 week period, we experienced an increase in every category of measure:Site Visits - .72 %Web Form Submissions - 276.19 % Inbound Calls - 1.15 %Total Lead Conversions - 439.53%Beyond this, every step in our conversion funnel increased - in one step by 200%, and in the highest by 533%.

The other day I was giving thought to this question, "Why visit and participate on Bigger Pockets?"

I've created a blog titled Pre-everything and I hope you'll all make a quick visit.

I don't see us living on the east coast again because it is just too good out hear year round but I like the numbers and it is a nice place to visit.

That site will give you many different RE groups to join/visit.  

Nicole was born and raised in Northern California but made frequent trips to La Veta to visit her family.

That is on my list of places to visit!

@Aliana De la Guardia Welcome.Haverhill's a diverse enough area to find some good deals.So you may want to put together some goals and a timeline....and visit your local REIAs

I never took advantage of some poor old lady eating cat food and I can assure you, the person who sold my buddy that house knew exactly what was going on.

Your time here will be well spent.Since your focus is on landlording as a desired niche, I added the links below for your review.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://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/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?