Skip to content
×
PRO Members Get
Full Access
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Level up your investing with Pro
Explore exclusive tools and resources to start, grow, or optimize your portfolio.
10+ investment analysis calculators
$1,000+/yr savings on landlord software
Lawyer-reviewed lease forms (annual only)
Unlimited access to the Forums

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Buying & Selling Real Estate
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

3
Posts
6
Votes
Alex Brandt
  • Columbus, OH
6
Votes |
3
Posts

Text Marketing Legality

Alex Brandt
  • Columbus, OH
Posted

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. Let me know if I should post this in a different subforum.

Recently in addition to various other forms of marketing, I found a list of about 250 very highly targeted potential buyers through local rental property data. I then used my CRM, Close.io, to send a simple text message to each one. I had to manually send each text in the software. My response rate was fantastic though and most people were very respectful whether they were interested or not. I only had 4 nasty responses out of about 50.

Upon further research though, I came across TCPA laws and am now not sure of the legality of this strategy. From what I've read, I think sending out an automated mass text message to people who have not provided express written consent is illegal. I have to manually send each message though and my intention is not to automatically blast people with spam. I read each response carefully and mark whether they are interested or not. 

I will discuss this with my lawyer soon but if anyone has marketing expertise, please let me know. Your advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Alex

Loading replies...