Yeah, me neither.<\/span><\/p>\n So what I\u2019ve done is come up with the top four most affordable lead generation strategies you can utilize in your wholesaling<\/a> business. These strategies have yielded me great results, and I hope they do the same for you.<\/span><\/p>\n So with that, let\u2019s jump into today\u2019s post!<\/span><\/p>\n The Multiple Listing Service<\/a> (MLS) is an online database of properties that are currently on the market and properties that have been sold. This database is exclusively available to real estate agents<\/a>, so you\u2019ll need to have your real estate license in order to gain access to this database. <\/span><\/p>\n But I want to emphasize these four letters. <\/span><\/p>\n F-R-E-E.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, the MLS is free! <\/span><\/p>\n This is one of the many reasons why the MLS is a great lead generation strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, there are general fees and dues you have to pay prior to receiving your license, but once the dues are paid, you\u2019ll gain access to the MLS, giving you access to leads right at your fingertips! <\/span><\/p>\n What\u2019s also great about this strategy is that you can automate it and have leads sent directly to your inbox. <\/span><\/p>\n Now, I have to be honest with you all\u2014this strategy requires a lot of time and effort. <\/span><\/p>\n In order to see a high success rate with this strategy, I would recommend putting in about 20 offers per week in order to close on one to two deals a month.<\/span><\/p>\n See, that\u2019s another great thing about the MLS. There are no limits on the number of offers you can make. You can make as many offers you want! I<\/span>t\u2019s up to you to put in the work and make something happen.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, despite the fact that you\u2019re going to spend a lot of time scrubbing through hundreds of leads in order to find that diamond in the rough, it\u2019s totally worth it. And it\u2019s a great lead generation strategy if you don\u2019t have a marketing budget.<\/span><\/p>\n Related:<\/strong> How to Master the Most Important Skill in Wholesaling\u2014Talking With Sellers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Say your average deal is $3,000. If you\u2019re bringing in one to three deals a month from the MLS, you can easily make between $3,000-$9,000 a month. <\/span>I know several veteran wholesalers in my market who have had high success rates utilizing the MLS as an ongoing lead generation strategy. <\/span><\/p>\n Also keep in mind that once you have extra money, you can always hire a virtual assistant to make offers for you on the MLS. <\/span>That\u2019s why it\u2019s extremely important to have your real estate license as a wholesaler\u2014because this is definitely a strategy you don\u2019t want to sweep under the rug!<\/span><\/p>\n HUD is another free online lead generation strategy. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD<\/a>) manages a host of deals that are called real estate owned properties (REOs). <\/span>REOs are bank-owned properties that did not sell at a foreclosure auction. <\/span><\/p>\n Now, remember\u2014banks have zero interest in owning and maintaining real estate properties, so they want to liquidate the asset immediately by selling the property at a lofty discount through HUD. <\/span><\/p>\n Unlike with the MLS, you don\u2019t need a real estate license in order to gain access. You can simply set up an online profile and begin making bids on an endless supply of properties in no time! <\/span>Still, this strategy also requires a lot of time and effort. So you\u2019ll need to make a minimum of 20 offers per week to get one t two deals per month.<\/span><\/p>\n But just think about this…<\/span><\/p>\n If you close two deals from the MLS and two from HUD at a conservative $3,000 a pop, you\u2019ve easily made $12,000 a month! <\/span><\/p>\n Real estate auctions are a fantastic way to generate new leads and find deals; however, there\u2019s a lot of risk involved with bidding for properties online, and the ultimate success of this strategy solely depends on your capability to analyze a deal<\/a> properly.<\/span><\/p>\n In most cases, you can\u2019t inspect the property and gather rehab costs until after you\u2019ve already purchased it, leaving a lot of room for surprises and unexpected rehab costs. <\/span>Although there are risks involved, don\u2019t be afraid of them! <\/span><\/p>\n Do your due diligence<\/a> by researching the various online real estate auctions out there. Take the time to really learn how this strategy works and start bidding on properties. <\/span>If you learn how to properly analyze a deal, real estate auction bidding is a great lead generation strategy if done the right way!<\/span><\/p>\n I can\u2019t stress how important it is to leverage your network as a lead generation strategy. <\/span>The old saying goes, \u201cIt\u2019s not <\/span>what<\/span><\/i> you know, it\u2019s <\/span>who<\/span><\/i> you know.\u201d <\/span>You\u2019d be surprised by the number of properties that will fall in your lap simply because an investor doesn\u2019t have time, and is willing to sell the property to you for dirt cheap.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have your face and name out there in your real estate investing community as much as possible! <\/span>You can do this by attending a local real estate investor meetup at least once a week.<\/span><\/p>\n I would also recommend utilizing BiggerPockets as a networking tool. This is a great way to find and connect with other investors in your market. Be active in the BiggerPockets community by participating in forum discussions<\/a> and commenting on blog posts.<\/span><\/p>\n You can even go as far as creating your own real estate investor monthly meetup group. <\/span>Think outside of the box! There are so many ways you can network with other real estate investors. <\/span><\/p>\n Just think about it. If you constantly put yourself out there as a real estate wholesaler, the top flippers, the top4 Ways to Generate New Wholesaling Leads That Actually Work<\/h2>\n
1. Make Offers on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)<\/h3>\n
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3. Making Offers at Online and Offline Auctions<\/h3>\n
4. Using the Power of Networking<\/h3>\n
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