Can Someone Please Suggest A Company I Can Use For A Local Number That Can Be Forwarded

Can Someone Please Suggest A Company I Can Use For A Local Number That Can Be Forwarded

OH · Member since 2010 · 47 posts · 6 votes

Hello Everyone,

I am trying to find a reliable local number that I can use for marketing, etc.

I have used Google Voice for a while now and it is very unreliable.

I do not suggest anyone using it for business purposes.

Thank You

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  • Investor · Round Rock, TX · Member since 2010 · 8k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    15y

    We have used Vonage lines for marketing apartment complexes and they worked pretty well. What is it that you want the number to do?

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    15y

    If you're just looking for answering/fax service, Grasshopper offers a great service at a good price:
    http://grasshopper.com

  • OH · Member since 2010 · 47 posts · 6 votes
    15y

    Thanks Guys,

    I would like to be able to forward calls to my cell and land-line. I would also like to be able to set up a voice-mail.

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    15y

    Jocelyn - You can do that with Grasshopper, as I mentioned above. I know many who are very happy with the service.

  • Rehabber · Powhatan, VA · Member since 2011 · 190 posts · 21 votes
    15y

    My local phone company ad a service called " remote call forwarding". I could roll it to my cell or to a phone bank who answered it as if it were my receptionist.

  • Residential Landlord · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2010 · 592 posts · 138 votes
    15y

    What problems did you have with Google Voice? I have been using it for about a year and haven't noticed any problems so far.

  • Specialist · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 852 votes
    15y

    Ring Central is good. I use them. The issue with using a virtual number on a VOIP when you forward it, you may have too many extra rings.

  • OH · Member since 2010 · 47 posts · 6 votes
    15y

    The problems I have been having with Google Voice is some of the calls being made to me are not coming through. Instead the caller is getting a busy signal. I have been told this on too many occasions.

    Thank you for all of the replies.

  • Flipper · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2009 · 973 posts · 679 votes
    15y

    I use Ring Central and Google Voice and have not had problems with either.

    Ring Central can be customized quite a bit more than Google Voice, and isn't too expensive.

  • Commercial Real Estate Lender / Syndicator · Dallas, TX · Member since 2011 · 888 posts · 309 votes
    15y

    I use a voip service that allows you to set up all kinds of rules for forwarding, including follow me and setting number of seconds the phone will ring before going to vm - which is great for forwarding to your cell because it can stop just shy of going to your cell phone's vm and instead revert back to your business vm. Best part is you can set a rule to send marketing calls or any phone number you want to lala land. Never rings or goes to vm, just deal air. It's the least expensive service I could find. Problem is, I'm affiliated through a referral program and can't put their name out here. Add your email to your signature block and post back here if you're interested.

  • Real Estate Consultant · Bloomfield, NJ · Member since 2010 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    15y

    I use grasshopper. The only thing I don't like about them is that they don't have a service to send faxes, only receive. Sucks because I have to pay for a separate service to send faxes.

  • OH · Member since 2010 · 47 posts · 6 votes
    15y

    Thank you for all of the replies.

    @ Carlos, I added my email to my signature.

    Thanks Again Everyone

  • Rehabber · Doylestown, PA · Member since 2011 · 3 posts · 1 vote
    15y

    Try MagicTalk or SkypeIn. I have both, but primarily use Google Voice (originally GrandCentral). How you set it up is important. With MagicTalk you can choose vanity numbers as well. Great for signs... xxx-CASH xxx-SOLD XXX-SELL for example.

  • OH · Member since 2010 · 47 posts · 6 votes
    15y

    @ Jeremy,

    How reliable is Magic Talk?

    It sounds like what I am looking for if it is reliable. I would like to be able to choose a vanity number with my area code.

    I cannot find a lot online about their quality or reliability. I am searching.

    I signed up for the free trial.

    Thanks :D

  • Real Estate Investor · Columbia, SC · Member since 2010 · 59 posts · 23 votes
    15y

    I use google voice +
    Voice Connect

    Never had a problem with Google voice either. I have been using it since it first started. It Maybe your current phone provider.

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