Here's a link to another recent thread with identical topic:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/561...

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I sent only about 80-90 letters, had a 20% response rate and closed on 4 buildings in total.Wanted to post the link to the forum here in case you missed it:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/565862-how-i-ran-a-direct-mail-campaign-with-20-response-rate-and-4-sales

I’m not sure if it’s the best decision or not, but I’m more looking to validate the thought process and get feedback.

What I don't get is that people, after reading less than 10,000 words on a person's 96 year-long life, somehow glean enough information to questions her decisions and throw around phrases like "more like a hoarder of money than an investor and I am not impressed" and "total lack of caring for family".No talk about her work ethic, loyalty, selflessness, wiliness to learn, discipline?

@Grant Stucki there are probably about 1,000 posts on this very topic.

I'm not familiar with IL agents, but I know most around here have you sign something saying not to solely rely on the agent's advice when making an investment decision. 

I don't have any helpful info to share, but I am curious to learn what others may have to share about this topic!

Would a real estate attorney be knowledgable on this topic and be able to confirm this information? 

Make sure you keep emotion out of the decision.