Hi everyone! 

I'm new to the forums but have been listening to BP for a few weeks now. I'm really motivated to get things started and start building up a pipeline of deals. I'm curious which texting tools people prefer and why? Since I'm a newbie, I'm looking for something that is inexpensive but user friendly. Thanks in advance!!

T

Welcome to BiggerPockets. Be aware that most mass texting is done illegally. You need opt-in consent before sending a message. Most services falsely advertise compliance to federal law.

https://citygro.com/text-and-email-marketing-regulations-need-know/

Since you have to ask for consent before sending, it means you need an existing relationship. So for example, you could send text to a buyers list if they buyers agreed to it. It you are randomly texting home owners you have never talked to, that would be against the law.

Thanks Joe, I did not think about that, so definitely good to know! I will definitely stick to texting with buyers who have given me the OK before breaking the law!

@Trish Dunn

While I'm no fan of unsolicited texts, you can look at peer to peer texting platforms. They use a live agent, so technically you do not currently need opt ins. Anyway, my advice would be not to use texting without consent.