I like letters as we have probably had more success, but am also a fan of a two sided color postcard.You can write out an address real quick, put a stamp on it and fire it off in seconds.Letters take a little more time.We have had good results on both.We like to keep an excel spreadsheet on all contacts with date of contact and results (talked to them, they called us, they want to sell, they dont want to sell, etc.).we also like to drive by those properties that people are on the fence or saying maybe - and take a photo of the property and create a file of notes for when the owner finally calls and says yes.i hope this helps - we have a few other marketing things we do but you just asked about postcards.Brad McLeod

I've also had excellent experiences with ringcentral.

How good is your relationship with your landlord?

When you have more of a relationship with him you can tell him that you wholesale properties to investors around the nation.

It has an excellent size kitchen with a dinning room.

If you have excellent credit and some money or equity, then I would suggest going to a small, local bank who keeps their loans in their portfolio.

It may be incomplete and slow, but its better than nothing.If you have a working relationship with an appraiser, they might be able to help, too.

Anyone had any dealings with a company called Excell?

You also need to develop a good working relationship with your local building department and city officials (city council members, etc).

I thought I wanted to do flips but it really sounds like accumulating apartment buildings is a true wealth building machine.Any insight would be appreciated.BTW....David Lindahl has some excellent books.