All Forum Posts by: Chris G.

These are the fields I have created so far. Some of them being required in order to submit the form. But I'm liking your reasoning for your very small amount of fields. I may change it up. Not sure yet.

First -text
Last -text
Day Phone -text
Evening Phone -text
Email -text

Property Address -text
City -text
state -drop down
zip - text
beds - drop down
baths - drop down
square feet - drop down

how you heard about us -drop down

why your selling and needed repairs - text

I am in the process of building my website.

From you wholesalers that have tried both, have you found that your "make me a cash offer" type lead capture forms are more effective when they are long or short?

Also, I'd like to offer some sort of free information such as a report. This report would require the viewer to submit their contact information before they can view the information. Any suggestions on what type of information to provide and/or where to source this information?

Thanks!

How did you source the title company that gave you that information?

I was running into a similar response when I was cold calling title companies I found in the yellow pages.

I would recommend getting a reference from a member of your local REIA. Once I got a reference from a club member, I found a title agent that not only said she was willing and able to do double closings (not simultaneous closing), but that she was familiar with contract assignments and was very optimistic about my business goals.

Very inspirational. Way to go!

If you don't already have some, get some business cards. Even just buy a package of those cards you print on your own printer. You simply cannot go to REIA's without cards. Makes you look very unprepared.

Keep your conversations short and simple. Learn how to exit a conversation with an individual. There are certainly individuals there can and will talk your ear off if you let them. If you need to exit a conversation, just look over the other person's shoulder and tell them "Excuse me, but I just saw an individual I have been meaning to speak with".

You need to go to the REIA with a goal. Upon arriving, you need to know what you are looking for at the REIA. Going to just meet people is not necessarily a waste of time, but it defiantly doesn't help.

Since you're looking to start in wholesaling, you should probably be seeking out these individuals:

- RE agent (so that you can get comps on your contracted properties)
- RE savvy attorney
- RE title agent that does double closings and is familiar and comfortable doing contract assignments
- Other wholesalers
- Investment buyers that purchase with cash or have fast access to cash.

If any of the individuals you meet are not the individuals that I have listed above, ask them for a referral to those people that are active in your area.

Lastly, look for the people that appear to be regulars. Also seek out the president of the association and ask him/her for referrals to the people you are seeking out. Talk to the people you see the president/leader speaking to and know by first name. If the leader knows them by first name, you know they are not a newbie like yourself. I wasted my first couple REIA meetings talking to nothing but other newbies, which isn't in itself bad, but you want to network with experienced individuals more.

Arrive early.

Don't be shy or timid. I still have a little bit of a problem with that. Just approach individuals with an outstretched hand. Everybody at the REIA is there to meet people, so don't think you're bothering anybody.

I hope this info has helped.

Hello JD.

I too am a beginning investor. I am concentrating on wholesale assignments. I also plan to start buying and holding utilizing the money I make from my assignment fees.

Add a picture to your profile if you can JD. It will help others recognize you here on BP.

Mike Cantu.

I saw him speak at a REIA once. He was amazing. He is so down to earth. If you are interested in buy and holds to rent, he is the person to listen to (especially in California). He wholesales any deal that doesn't meet his personal hold criteria or isn't in his target neighborhoods.

He also has so many creative financing techniques, it made my head spin.

He was also very willing to answer beginner's questions with a step by step approach. He doesn't take your experience level for granted when he explains a concept.

I hope one day I can hear him speak again.