I'm getting some decent responses with my direct mail marketing but I'm falling flat on the phone. I'm realizing I need a good elevator pitch describing what I do and how I can help the person with whom I'm speaking. ...

Hello BP,Are there any specific set of features that must be present or absent in a certain apartment class?Here are few items that I sometimes get confused about:Age: 0-10 - "A", 11-20 - "B", 21+ - "C" - this is a ge...

One thing that has always made me generally distrustful of gurus is the question of what motivates anyone to become a guru in the first place. If the methods and techniques taught are are so great, why waste time teac...

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BLUF: I would exercise the "30 day money back no questions asked guarantee" if my good conscience would allow it. My new goal is to exercise the 180-day buy/sell and post a video option to recoup my money.

I bought ...

This thread was started to have a place to brainstorm ideas that aim to raise private money. The goal is to think outside the box and realize prospects and locations to meet prospects that aren't readily apparent.

O...

Can anyone recommend good Direct Mailing companies.   And also any recommendations for creating Websites for the business.

I personally do direct mail and cold calling but haven't had much success lately.

I've heard of investors who get listings from realtors and submit offers. Is this a good route to take or is it a waste of time?

Ca...

I just sold the house I'm living in for a large profit. Because I lived there for 2 years, I avoided paying capital gains tax on it.I found another house that needs updating that I want to live in for 2 years then sel...

Hello BiggerPockets!My name is Jeff, and I have recently caught the real estate investing bug. I stumbled across BiggerPockets while researching how best to invest in my retirement, and I never imagined a topic as mun...