My reader question today comes from someone that is caught in the middle of a family mess. She is a newer probate investor and has hit the inevitable brick wall. The family involved (AKA the executor and the heirs) don't agree on anything. They are...
I love working with absentee owners. They are one of my favorite groups of motivated sellers. I can't tell you that I made a million dollars in this niche, but I can tell you that I consistently did enough deals to pay for my marketing year after year. Folks...
Every seasoned investor knows the 70% rule and how to use it when making offers on real estate. But can you ever use a different percentage? And if you can, what are the instances when you use a higher or lower percentage as a starting point for your offer? How...
I have another “Real Estate Quick Tip” for you today where you can learn something new in 5 minutes or less. Today's tip is on getting your direct mail opened. Specifically I have 3 ways you can increase your odds of getting your direct mail opened and keep it from...
In the first part of this article we talked about how to approach the seller, and what to say to get the conversation going. We also talked about the reasons you should always use a property information form. (If you missed part 1 you can CLICK HERE to read the...
Folks ask me all the time, “Where can I get a list for my direct mail”? Depending on the group of motivated sellers you are targeting, you will be able to find targeted lists at most of the major list sources. Some lists like probates are not...