Lead STATS: Wrapping up 2014, Many thanks to BIGGERPOCKETS!

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Lead STATS: Wrapping up 2014, Many thanks to BIGGERPOCKETS!

Mark UpdegraffBusiness Member
Real Estate Broker · Rochester, NY · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 701 votes

47 Transactions:

44.7% of all closed transactions where the result of leads generated through BP!

Many thanks to @Joshua D. and his team for their countless hours building the premier site for RE investing.  Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!  I always look forward to traveling for the holidays as I get to cram in 4 podcasts on our 400 miles of travel.  Thanks for reminding me to publish some success stories, and I look forward to reading those from others!!  

IMO, the absolute best investment you can make in your RE investment future, is the Bigger Pockets Pro membership!!!

Happy Holidays to all!

Sincerely,

Mark Updegraff

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@Mark Updegraff  Very impressive!  I know you're a developer, so are all your deals new builds or ? Maybe you can give a few more details on the "leads" you found on BP, were they for buyers, financing, partners, etc.? I know I myself, and many others  like to know the details of how others are doing things, as well as using this site, etc. 

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  • Mary B.
    Real Estate Investor · Lansdowne, PA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 656 votes
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    Originally posted by @Mark Updegraff:

    47 Transactions:

    44.7% of all closed transactions where the result of leads generated through BP!

    Many thanks to @Joshua D. and his team for their countless hours building the premier site for RE investing.  Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!  I always look forward to traveling for the holidays as I get to cram in 4 podcasts on our 400 miles of travel.  Thanks for reminding me to publish some success stories, and I look forward to reading those from others!!  

    IMO, the absolute best investment you can make in your RE investment future, is the Bigger Pockets Pro membership!!!

    Happy Holidays to all!

    Sincerely,

    Mark Updegraff

    Congrats. You should post this on the thread "I'm thankful for Biggerpockets because.....".

    Kudos,

    Mary

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  • Greg Baker
    Rochester, NY · Member since 2014 · 83 posts · 19 votes
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    Congratulations on a successful year!  

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  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    Wow, @Mark Updegraff -- you continue to impress me.  Well done, sir! Congrats on all your success.  Keep doing your thing and I hope you'll also continue to spread the word about how powerful BiggerPockets can be for investors and other real estate professionals.

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  • Jon Klaus
    Developer · Garland, TX · Member since 2008 · 8k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    21 deals coming out of BiggerPockets?   That's fantastic, Mark. Congrats on a big year that's not even over yet. 

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  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    @Mark Updegraff  Very impressive!  I know you're a developer, so are all your deals new builds or ? Maybe you can give a few more details on the "leads" you found on BP, were they for buyers, financing, partners, etc.? I know I myself, and many others  like to know the details of how others are doing things, as well as using this site, etc. 

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  • Frankie Woods
    Investor · Arlington, VA · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 491 votes
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    That is amazing! 

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  • Andrew SyriosPro Member
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    Residential Real Estate Investor · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    Those are great numbers, well done!

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  • Sara Vojtasek
    Willard, WI · Member since 2014 · 19 posts · 5 votes
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    Congrats!

    I'm looking to be there someday, as well! :D

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  • Anson YoungBusiness Member
    Flipper/Rehabber · Denver, CO · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 726 votes
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    Originally posted by @Karen Margrave:

    @Mark Updegraff  Very impressive!  I know you're a developer, so are all your deals new builds or ? Maybe you can give a few more details on the "leads" you found on BP, were they for buyers, financing, partners, etc.? I know I myself, and many others  like to know the details of how others are doing things, as well as using this site, etc. 

     This is also info I would like to know....  :-)

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  • Mark UpdegraffBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Rochester, NY · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 701 votes
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    Thanks everyone!  These were all deals where I represented either the buyer or seller of a 1-4 unit property.  

    I'm still working on my fist two developments currently.  They've ended up being quite drawn out, but I think that is pretty much on par for the course.

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  • Account Closed
    Investor · Central Valley, CA · Member since 2012 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    You closed 21 listings where the leads were generated through BP.  Is that not fantastic? Or are you just generally fantastic and this is par for the course?

    Are other agents generating that kind of business here?  Wow. Congrats.  It's been a good year and it's only December 1st. 

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  • Val Garrow
    Lender · Henderson, NV · Member since 2014 · 36 posts · 16 votes
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    Congrats!

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  • Larry Turowski
    Flipper/Rehabber · Rochester, NY · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Wow, @Mark Updegraff that is fantastic!  Thanks for giving us the details.

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  • Wendell De Guzman
    Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Awesome Mark! BP has also increased my real estate business this year.

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  • Ramon Jenkins
    Real Estate Agent · Milwaukee County, WI · Member since 2009 · 3k+ posts · 525 votes
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    Mark congrats 

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  • Frantzces Lys
    Real Estate Agent · Silver Spring, MD · Member since 2014 · 112 posts · 44 votes
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    Awesome @Mark Updegraff 

    Inspiration at its finest! I can only imagine what 2015 will be like! :)

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  • Avo Derbalian
    Involved In Real Estate · River Edge, NJ · Member since 2014 · 1 post · 0 votes
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    That is great news!!!

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  • Mark UpdegraffBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Rochester, NY · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 701 votes
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    Thanks so much everyone!  I'm looking forward to 2015.  I talk with a lot of investors that give agency a try and don't last too long.  This was my second year, and I'm taking the challenge for year 3.  I do understand the downsides of being an agent while being an investor, however, I think they can actually be quite complementary depending on your business structure.  

    Of course I'll keep you all posted if I change opinions next year.  Remembering back to the spring / summer season and the inability to spend time with the family is a huge draw back.  

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  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    @Mark Updegraff I see no issue with working both as an agent and as a developer/builder.  It would be very rare that both you and a buyer/seller would be in the market for the same properties, etc. 

    On the buyers/sellers you found on BP, were they local to your area? I know there's others working as agents on BP, and would like to know how you've managed to capture so many leads; and I'm sure Joshua would like to hear about it too. Did you advertise on Marketplace or ? (If you don't mind sharing) 

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  • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
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    @Karen Margrave 

      probably function of the Rochester market  lots of inventory changing hands  old investors wanting out new blood coming in...

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  • Mark UpdegraffBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Rochester, NY · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 701 votes
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    @Karen Margrave I'm super attentive and responsive and listen carefully to clients.  I'm not pushy, and I provide killer service.  That has pretty much worked for all my lead conversion efforts.  My background in construction, property management, investment, rehab, local ordinances, zoning, and my killer team of professionals that always answer my call make it easy for me to quickly and precisely answer any concerns that someone may have in regards to real estate.  I don't believe the marketplace has specifically enhanced lead generation.  I would say providing good content, and superior services has.

    Hope that helps!

    Mark

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  • Mark W.
    Investor · Rochester, NY · Member since 2009 · 91 posts · 59 votes
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    @Karen Margrave Mark helped me acquire a property earlier this year and I found him on BP.

    For me I had started to "shop" realtors back in the fall of 2013 and the few I reached out to by cold-calling seemed eager to help of course but didn't have the specific type of investor experience I was looking for. 

    I don't remember how I exactly stumbled on Mark here at BP, but I'm thinking that's what it was -- I stumbled on one of his posts.  It was clear to me he was knowledgeable, active, and most of all enthusiastic.  In talking with him it was clear he's got great positive energy.  "There's always deals to go around" is something I remember him saying and it struck a chord.  Abundance, not scarcity.  I don't think Mark advertises per se, but he put himself and his knowledge out there which was enough to fish me in.

    I'm not surprised with his success this year, he was a junkyard dog and on top of everything.  Looking forward to working with him again.

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  • Mark UpdegraffBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Rochester, NY · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 701 votes
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    @Mark W. Thanks so much for the kind words!  I had A LOT of fun working with you!!  I can't believe the craziness we endured!!!!  Those deals were by far the best stories I have from 2014!!!  I remember seeing that crapper on the weekend and you were pretty bummed out and in need of some relaxation after the ringer we went through.  I'm so glad you decided to come check out Melrose that day, even though we both probably just wanted to drink some hot chocolate by the fire.  That property is still my all time favorite.  I hope it brings your family the tenants it deserves.  Ones who love it the way we do, and care for it the way it should be.

    That is going to be a tough act to follow, but you know how I feel about a challenge :D

    Sincerely,
    Mark

    PS: We also saw the worst "tear off" roof I've ever seen in my career, and I've seen some bad ones!!  Remember when I stuck my fingers through it from the attic?  insane!!!

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  • Mark W.
    Investor · Rochester, NY · Member since 2009 · 91 posts · 59 votes
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    @Mark Updegraff Oh man I forgot about that roof.  I have driven past that quad a number of times and I am pretty sure they did nothing about it.

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  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    @Mark Updegraff Enjoying what you do, and being good at it is always a winning strategy! Being a licensed agent, I can't believe how hard it is sometimes to get agents to answer calls and/or give the correct information on their listings. There may be thousands of agents in any given area, but "good" agents, that know their market, know the properties they list, understand what buyers/investors/builders need to know, and understand customer service, are few and far between. Stick with it! 

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