-Josh Shameless plug alert: I want to introduce my new blog LINK REMOVED - PLEASE USE SIGNATURE FOR YOUR LINK which I hope will provide some useful information on renovation, development and investing in the San Francisco Bay Area market.

My own blog gets thousands of visitors but it has lower PR value.

Once I get them straight (some longer than others), With the additional cash they now have from paying off bills, and better credit scores, I get them qual'd on a mortgage to purchase the property from me for a modest profit.

Just wanted to post this link in the Forums.It is the link to the article I wrote for the BiggerPockets Blog on the subject.I would say "Enjoy" but it's a sad story.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/11/29/sad-story-of-a-family-in-foreclosure-some-things-you-hate-to-see/

I have other articles on direct mail marketing as well as marketing in general on my blog if you are interested.

We started this competition to increase the activity of social networking, sharing of education, and increase the awareness of the company as to how powerful social media can be.It is a 90 day challenge and it is based off of the BP Profile awards.Here is the company e-mail that was sent outlining the competition:~~~You have been challenged to join the Bigger Pockets Showdown - a Customer First Competition.What it isA company wide challenge to remain relevant and active on the BiggerPockets forum.When it starts:Friday August 6th - ends Friday November 5th at 12:00pm.How you participate:Sign up on the BiggerPockets forum and start posting on the forums, writing blogs, etc.How you win:Be the leading scorer at the end of the 90 day challenge.How to earn points:1 Point - Bigger Pockets Level 1 Award2 Points - Bigger Pockets Level 2 Award5 Points - Bigger Pockets Level 3 AwardWhat you winFramed Championship Photo of Winner on the WallEngraved TrophyA brand new laptop of your choiceAdditional RulesAny awards that you have already achieved prior to August 6th, 2010 will not count in this competition.The "Profile Complete" and "Reporter" awards do not count towards earning points.Every two weeks updated scores will be posted in the office.This is not a mandatory competition.

Charles, you are so welcome...I love the fact that you are so diligent when it comes to the blogs and post

If you go to ActiveRain and read these agent blogs you will see they have plenty of similar attitude.

I think it is ironic that Mr Money Moustache made $1m last year blogging and marketing about his austire life style. 

Has anyone considered starting a blog as a way of personalizing a website?