REI Blackbook vs Propstream

[Gene Davis]

I'm torn between getting REI Blackbook or keeping Propstream. I'm trying to find a system that can be a CRM, handle my marketing and help me with generating leads. Currently, I have been piece-mailing between Propstream and Podio for lead management. Use Grasshopper for text messaging. I'm looking for an all in one cost-effective solution. Any help would be great

[Josh Arras]

Hey @Gene Davis sorry I am just seeing this but if you have any questions about REI BlackBook I'd be happy to help.

**Disclaimer: I work for the company**

REI BlackBook has all of the tools to help you capture and follow up with your leads in one platform. We recently updated our website, so if you'd like to check out some of our features, we have short 1 - 2 min videos demoing our tools.

You can check it out here - www.reiblackbook.com

You can also sign up for a demo if you'd like a more personal tour.

If you have any questions, just let me know!

[Christy Alferes]

Disclaimer: I am currently a member of REI Blackbook

UPDATE: after looking at the Propstream site, and some recent reviews, It seems Propstream is focused more on Valuation and Data Mining for deals? They do have lead generation, but it doesnt seem to be their focus. I hope someone will comment on this further.

Gene,

I am not familiar with Propstream, but will look into that and get back.

REI provides systems you need to help you follow up automatically. The best part though is they provide the roadmaps you are looking for to take your investing ABOVE your local competition.

So, say you could do a set-it-and-forget-it  system that works while you are doing other investor stuff.

Consumer fills out landing page form, they get a RVM, text message, email and info all automated. You follow up and manage their property inside REI.

If you are looking to get more avenues for leads, and want more spokes in your lead wheel - this is the place to go. 

I would check out this page out for the opportunities they help make available here: 

https://www.reiblackbook.com/motivated-seller-leads/

Basic instructions are included and there is somewhat of a learning curve if you are completely new to automated CRM software. Its smart to hire someone on Fivver or Upwork to set it up, and you can do it yourself. They walk you through the steps.

Support has been amazing and the community and their facebook "units" and videos provide lots more insight. Results are on you! 

[Vernae Rhem]

Does the REI Blackbook system also work for MH investing?

[Charles Willie Harris]

I've never used REI Blackbook but as far as a CRM, I don't believe Propstream has that kind of capability inherently to do that? I've only been using it for ARVs, Tax and Transaction History, and Creating lists for leads.

[Sheldon Douglas]

Josh Arras carrot is considered to be the leading real estate led gen so how is this better then carrot  

[Ryan Garrison]

These are nowhere near the same products. Propstream helps you sort and manipulate data so you can market to the records. There is no list service with REI Blackbook. There is an event in BiggerPockets events for Monday, November 30th in our meetup group. One of the REI Blackbook guys is going to speak to us and promises to give out a bunch of freebies. It's worth checking out. 

[Dan Franks]

Originally posted by @Ryan Garrison:

These are nowhere near the same products. Propstream helps you sort and manipulate data so you can market to the records. There is no list service with REI Blackbook. There is an event in BiggerPockets events for Monday, November 30th in our meetup group. One of the REI Blackbook guys is going to speak to us and promises to give out a bunch of freebies. It's worth checking out. 

 Do you have a recording of these event?

[Ryan Garrison]

Yes, we did record it. You can pm me and I will send you the link. I might try to post here too, but bigger pockets will probably block it.