All Forum Posts by: DeAunte Hawkins

@Jamal Atwell let me know if you  hear of any upcoming meeting. And I do the same. Maybe we can meet up at one. Thanks for the warm welcome.

For the most part, it sounds like it will take some experimenting to figure out what the optimal bid/budget price should be. Which is one of the things I was worried about. I understand that each business's goals and resources will dictate budget. And from there I will need determine if the cost per lead of running these such ad campaigns is worth the time and effort. Just like Ben, I'm interested in knowing if you Wendell are satisfied with pay $15 per contact added to your db.

I do like that Facebook gives you the option to target a potential customer base by location and demographics. I would assume (and hope) that an option such as this would increase your ads response rate.

Hello All,

I'm gearing up to begin a local marketing campaign, and I'm considering utilizing a couple pay-per-click tools such as Adwords and Facebook. Has anyone had any experience with either, specifically Facebook ads. I haven't heard a lot regarding the effectiveness of Facebook ads. So, I would be interested in any insight regarding setting a good daily budget that would return a respectable response rate.

Thanks.

Thanks @Ryan Thomas

Thanks @Brandon Turner ... Can't wait to hear the next podcast!

Thanks to the rest of you as well. I appreciate the welcoming and all the advice. I look forward to speaking and getting to know you all a little more. Hopefully we'll be able to collaborate on a deal or two in the future!

Hello All,

I am aware that seasonal climate may sometimes be a determining factor when renters are deciding whether to move and when potential home owners are considering purchasing a residence. But, is there a particular "season" or time of year when you can expect to complete the majority of your wholesale deals?

Thanks for the great tips & advice @Paul Timmins

Thanks @Christopher Hunter. I will be sure to do just that. From what I've heard, REIA groups are excellent for networking. So, I definitely plan on attending a meeting and taking advantage of the opportunity.

Hello All,

My name is DeAunte Hawkins. I am new to the BiggerPockets website, although I've become an avid listener of the BP podcasts over the past month. Thus far, my real estate knowledge has been gained through self-study. I'm hoping the forums on the site can help me as much as the podcast have. And I hope to reciprocate my learnings with the next new guy/gal to join the community.

I, along a with business associate, are in the process of establishing a real estate entity here in the Washington DC metro area (which includes DC, Maryland, & Virginia). We are currently focused on wholesaling, but hope to expand into rehabs and flips in the near future.

I look forward to continuing to learn about real estate investing, helping others when I can, and chatting with you all. See you in the forums!