Some would tell you to tailor a message for everyone, which is good, but you want to focus on problems that will push buttons.Get your message on the internet, you can write an article here and put your contact information in the signature section and market that article through pay per click and save the website cost.Last, target an area that you want to invest in and plaster fliers on every door.

I have been focusing on properties in more preferred neighborhoods.

Just trying to focus on the OP's question about expenses.

Given the heavy focus on commercial, I'd have to guess it was investors or REITs.Interesting to see the numbers involved, vs the BS thrown around by purported bulk REO sellers.

I should add that I wouldn't be doing it for the glamorous job of being an agent.It would strictly be for education and experience with my own plan in focus the entire time.

Chalk up money lost as the cost of education and keep your focus on the prize.

Then, pick the strategy you feel most comfortable with and get education focused on that method specifically.

I would work it into your marketing mix, but would not focus exclusively on it.

We buy in ones and twosies, but some of our RE club members actually focus on whole blocks.

The gentlemen who signed the Dec of Ind, had they failed would have been out to death Find 50 politicians today that would address a major issue with a focus group, polling data........