We all know that many want to buy off market deals.. and some of the more aggressive folks have started to chase down public records then in combination or without direct mail they will start telemarketing for off mar...

Don't Give Up On Your "Marketing Machine"

I think you will have to look long and hard to find a real estate investor that hasn’t felt like throwing in the towel at one time o...

"Be the general" is good advice, but the general has to pay (or get someone else to pay) his foot soldiers.  How much are you willing to pay per lead for potential house flips?  This is just to *get* the lead--basical...

Hi all,
I recently dropped out of graduate school to work as a broker's assistant due to my passion for real estate. I am young and helping my mom find an investment property (specifically in the Reno, NV and rural o...

This was the first time I received a call from a postcard like this.

First Call

Her follow-up Call

I have started a small direct mail campaign targeting landlords who have recently filed an eviction. Luckily, I am easily able to get the owners name and address, and often times, their phone number and email address....

Is paying yellowletters or yellow letters complete worth the money?

Hi all - Throughout my real estate investing career (~1 month) I've sent out approximately 400 yellow letters and and have done a ton of craigslist advertising. Thus far, however (keep in mind that I've just recently ...

I had my first angry call this morning from a mailing I did. I know I should expect them from time to time, and it's not a big deal, but I did learn something. If I want to learn how to swear, peal the paint off ...