If you ask questions, do the research and stay aware, you can avoid – or deal effectively with – the pitfalls and still make a good profit.

Marketing to probate and obituaries can be a wonderful opportunity to investors but for me the key to success is to avoid dealing with the issues of death and to stick to the issues of dealing with the property.I start my marketing with obituaries followed with probate filings and find it just another effective way to acquire property.Short of courthouse research you can go to your local library and go to the reference department and research using what is called a Polk City directory that will list if the deceased party owns real estate.I use a simple letter that has produced great response as follows:This is the letter that I use.DearI am looking at purchasing several properties at and around ________________________(property address) and would like to talk to you about the purchase of ________________________(property address) if you would be interested in selling.Thank you for your time and you can reach me at ( )______ - ______________.Sincerely, John MichaelDid you know that;*Having a will guarantees that your estate will go through probate?

Making direct contact is always going to be more effective than direct mailings.

This has produced activity but the signs are the most effective.

Hello everybodyI recently got a new website up and going and I want to get everybody's opinion of what the most effective way in getting your website marketed to potential local sellers in your area?

Or would it be more advantageous/cost effective to go the tradtional route of finding a turn key property via a real estate agent and then setting a team in place thereafter - property manager, handyman etc.?

Do your homework and try to lineup as much local resources to meet so your trip will be the most cost effective.

In my state, the general terms of the last lease (due dates, responsiblities, etc.) continue in effect when the tenant goes month to month.  

I concur on the unprecedented build up of units with no buyers..The Chinese effect is more localized than one that would cause a US melt down in RE.And when the prices get fairly good in the better markets the Chinese investor will scoop them up of that I have no doubt

Something I can use for leverage later instead of effectively throwing it away in another apartment.Thanks again for taking the time to post that for me.