All Forum Posts by: Victoria Winters

@Jivonna B.

Hi Jivonna.  

Property listed on the MLS gets more exposure online and also by agents who work with buyers daily. Unless your advertising budget can accommodate daily newspaper ads, extensive Internet advertising and loads of word of mouth, listing on the MLS is a bargain. In addition to exposure, agents will help you to sell the property.

Agents are rewarded for the service they render through commission paid by the seller. When a property is listed on the MLS it is virtually like hiring a massive sales team to work for you. Your time is precious and can be used in more efficient ways. It is always wise to get help when it is needed.

@Gwen Williams

Hi Gwen,

Welcome to BP and the world of real estate investing. It is wonderful to hear about your new business. This site is loaded with useful information and the people here are always eager to answer questions and help as much as possible. 

The wholesale business is one of many ways to begin a real estate investment business. What is your goal for investment?  What kind of properties are of interest to you?  It will be great to follow you as you build your business, so please keep us up to date. 

Hi Ryan,

This is an excellent topic for everyone on BP that uses direct mail in their marketing strategy. It is interesting to hear about your "super drop" idea.  My question is what do you think a more aggressive message will do for your campaign?  The idea of direct letters is to establish a personal connection with the reader.  In searching for motivated sellers who may have financial problems, how will changing your existing message help to increase your calls?  Just curious.

@Anthony Hoefakker

Congratulations Anthony!  Excellent choice to get a license. As you may know, find a broker to work with that provides the type of training and support correct for your goals. Absolutely take the time to conduct interviews with several brokers before making a decision.  Consider both large franchises and independent brokers in your interview process. 

When it comes to marketing your services, everything works!  Pick a method that you like and will commit to doing regularly. Whether marketing a product or service, the key is to create a system that can be used consistently over time.  

Select one or two marketing methods that you understand and fit within you budget comfortably.  Focus on quality over quantity as you build your system and be on the look out for ways to improve what you do as you proceed. You will quickly find out how effective this approach can be and that consistency and persistence is all that is really required. 

@Anthony Ferguson

Hi Anthony,

The most effective way to find motivated sellers is to put together a marketing system that you will use consistently. There are many different ways to look for motivated sellers. Contrary to some beliefs, a list or website containing motivated sellers is not available.  Generating your own leads is the best way to ensure success.

I recommend beginning with a marketing technique that you like, understand and can afford to implement comfortably.  The most important factor is to begin at once. The actions you take will get you moving toward your goal. You can get help along the way.  

The BP community has a lot of information about various marketing methods. I am also available to answer specific questions.   Get going and post your progress to BP.  Everyone loves a winner!

Welcome to BP Aaron. You picked the best online community for help and information about real estate investing. There is a lot of useful information to be found on this site through posts, blogs and tools for investors. This is the place to ask questions and to share your knowledge with others. 

Now that you have made the decision to invest in real estate, what is the first step you want to take?  By taking action you will move toward your goal. What do you need help with first?

We are all standing ready to help, so tell us exactly what you need to take your first step.  I am so glad you introduced yourself to BP!

@Elizabeth Atkinson

Welcome Elizabeth!  Looks like you have already taken the plunge through introducing yourself to the Bigger Pockets community. It is a pleasure to meet you and we are all standing ready to help you navigate the vast world of real estate investing. 

So far, you sound ready to move further and it would be great to hear about your area of interest and what you bring to the investment arena.  What type of real estate is of interest to you?  Do you want to start a new business or dabble part time?  What is your number one burning question?

You certainly chose a great community to get started. Mew are all in the same pool, so let's swim together!

@Derek Gendig

Hi Derek.  It is interesting that you posted your thoughts about canceling on BP.  What are you looking for that you have been unable to find?

This community is full of investors involved in many areas of real estate investing.  It also contains a lot of new and potentially new investors.  Asking and answering questions, reading and actively providing information about topics that you know something about is the value available here.  Because this is an online community, writing and participation is required.  There are no phone calls here. 

What area of real estate is of interest to you?  Are you new to real estate investing?  What is your most important question that you'd like to ask?

I am certain the community benefits from your participation because we are waiting to find out what you are up to in the world of real estate investing. Will you share another comment in this post?

@Moshay Laren

Thank you for providing everyone the update about your broker choice. It is nice to hear you made a choice that provides the opportunity you want for your new career.   All the best to you. 

disclosure is always the best policy. What are the reasons for consideration of  non-disclosure?