All Forum Posts by: Holly Scanlon

Good afternoon all,

I am getting ready to send out my first direct mail campaign. Yay! I'm targeting absentee owners in my area and I'm using Listsource.com. My question is, how far should I narrow down the search? I put in the zip codes, requested to only get the owners that have their mailing address and their property address on file and I selected out of state only. Is that it? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I can't wait to get started!!

Thank you

Hi Kyle, congrats on your newest project! Hope everything goes well..keep us posted

@wendell ...it was a great experience, but I was out bid by $15,000. I would love to find another one coming up soon. This was actually advertized in the newspaper.

Its tomorrow Ray! I'll let you know how I make out!

The town is putting this particular house up for auction, for tax purposes. It is not the bank. Does this make a difference?

thank you guys! I know what is owed on it, and I know what the bidding is starting at. I will check tomorrow to see which bank is the primary lienholder. I have a few friends that work for the small savings and loan in town, if its that bank maybe I can find out if they plan on bidding. Thank you!!

I'm going to my first auction on a foreclosed home in my town.I've done some research, but does anyone have any tips for me? I've seen the house, it looks great, I have the bank check ready. Auction is starting at $68,000 and there are no other liens on the house. Anything else I should know??

@Geof, thank you for the advice. I absolutely agree with you, I also plan on buying and holding so I want to be comfortable in the market I am investing in.
@Ned. Yes! I am familiar with Dave Lindahl. I've looked over a few of the economic development plans in my surrounding towns. I will check out these websites you recommended. Thanks a bunch

Thank you so much for your input Raymond! I didn't realize CT was losing residents, I should really read the paper more. My goal is to find an area that has the potential to grow at a very fast pace. Guess I should start looking elsewhere. Thanks again Raymond

Thank you Brandon, I really appreciate your help! I have to say, I love this site! Its very informative and everyone is so nice and helpful.