So I just wanted to share my findings:Prices per piece at 2500pcs seems to be about even among national print companiesNational print companies include design fees, locals do not and charge $75+ an hour with expected costs around $150-250Fiverr.com is full of excellent graphic designs who can design business cards, post cards, logos etc for $5-$50In order to print the addresses correctly the post card will have to be of a paper type that works with my printer, aka laser toner paper matte (not glossy)Whenever I have printed post cards in the past it has been a lot of work to get the spacing right, I end up throwing away 10-50 until I figure it outBecause the post card is small there tends to be 'angling' issues with my printer and sometimes the text comes out at 10-20 degree angleIt might be better to print on labels instead of the post card directlyNational companies will often pay/provide a list for you, locals do not and charge $35 or moreYou can get free lists from your local title companies since most (mine do) have access to county records.

There are a lot of different strategies you can use in this business, but most people only excel at one or two of them (and to keep focused, this is usually the best way to go anyway).

Excellent thanks Mike for the suggestions.

Buy and Hold Forever is an excellent book that might help you get focused.

Beacon is a great area that has experienced a revival but I'd wager much of the initial push to bring Beacon back has worn off and it's beginning to settle.

Hi Kyle,Excellent, thank you.

Since i will be travelling most of the time, i am not sure if rehabbing properties would work unless I get a excellent RE agent, wholesaler and a rehab specialist.

Welcome to the board, if you haven't had a chance I found the new beginners guide an excellent place to start.

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