A flyer has as much sophistication as an invitation to an ice cream social at a church, or a donation to the school sports program for a car wash.The letters I receive inviting me to investment seminars from estate planners and investment brokers are on stationary, not copy paper, much less some garbage colored letter.

., and would try to find up and coming areas within those cities with low vacancy, low crime rates, and decent school districts.

But too close to churches/schools by SC laws.

We have guys that are doing well with billboards in areas where they are affordable, and I know 2 guys that are now doing electronic billboards and getting a really good deal on that compared to old-school printed billboards.

There is so much info to suck up from all the blogs, podcasts, and forums.I am a former automotive technician who decided to go back to school and pursue a career change.

My main focus is on these types of long term rentals in great school districts.

Thanks Derek...I've had previous thoughts of staging model homes after I graduated, but never thought about real estate until now.

This dramatic shift of the big banks from their old school business model to a digital-based business model bears the following question.

Hey,It might sound corny and old school but the book How to Master the Art of Selling by Tom Hopkins is a step by step process for sales.

@Kevin fox go to the real estate schools and associations.