All Forum Posts by: Justin Silverio

Thanks @Brandon Turner!!  Sounds great.  I'm always happy to jump on a call if you want to brainstorm ideas for the best approach.

@Cody Evans you can search companies on BP.  Click on Network, then Companies, then click Categories and go to Marketing.

@Randall Ortiz There are a number of us who offer DM services.  I recommend that you do some searches to see who offers the type of product that you're looking to send.  

If you'd like some advice on what has worked well for me in my REI business, I'm happy to help you out.

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Why?

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- Real estate investor owned company
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Because you're doing the same thing that everyone else is!!

Our products are getting a 26.7% increased response rate over our yellow letter competitors.

Why?

We're using products that nobody else offers so YOU stand out:

- One-of-a-kind, customized mailers
- High quality, branded products
- Specially marketing campaigns
- Option to integrate IP Marketing into your direct mail
- Real estate investor owned company
- Tried and tested products

Most Effective Marketing  |  Great Pricing  |  Best Customer Service

Handwritten & Professional Letters  |  Mailing Campaigns  |  Tri-Fold Flyers  |  Postcards  |  IP Marketing

Lead Lists & List Scrubbing  |  Super Lead List Generator  |  Own A Territory

We continuously create, test, and only offer the best products so you can close more deals!!

www.OpenLetterMarketing.com

@Corbin Jackimowicz

1) It depends.  Do you work full time?  Can you answer the phone during the day?  PIcking up calls is always preferred but sometimes people's schedules don't allow for it.  On the same hand, I wouldn't recommend you use a call service while starting out because that will increase your capital output before you even get started and that's usually scary for people.  In any case, I would always take calls yourself when starting out.  Talking to sellers is one of the most important skills in this business.  I would get a Google Voice number and put the app on your phone so you can take incoming and make outgoing calls.  When you can't answer the phone, let them go to VM but be aware, it's going to take many calls and follow ups to get in touch with these people.  That's way it's always better to have someone answer.

2) If you find a homerun deal, you'll have plenty of options.  Some suggestions - you can straight up wholesale the property, you can partner with another investor or you can sell it to another investor and base your fee off their profit. Keep in mind that the last 2 options should only be done if you know the other investor well and they are very reputable.  Wholesaling or assigning is not illegal in my state.  If you need an assignment contract, I'm happy to provide you with mine - just PM me.

3) Don't waste your time with a CRM for your lead database.  It will just complicate things.  However, using a CRM for lead follow up is really helpful.  Most deals are won through the follow up.  If you need a lead database template, PM me and I'll send you an example.

The big message is to keep things simple.  I hope that helps!

@Ismael Carrera there are a number of use on BP who have DM companies.  I'd recommend doing a search and checking on the websites to see what products you like.  

@Jami Bahrami I use my own direct mail company to send my mailers for my investment company.

I've been mailing in and around Boston for the past 8+ years and have been getting great results.  There are still people willing to sell under market value in these areas due to circumstances so it's no different from any other market.  I will say that on average though, the sellers are more sophisticated so make sure you know your numbers.

Thanks for the shout out @Ryan Battista and I'm happy you are getting great results.