All Forum Posts by: Zeeshan S.

@David Lecko 
You're right, DealMachine is definitely a great tool. It's especially strong when it comes to data access and property insights. At its core it’s more about building and managing quality data than anything else. A solid choice for anyone focused on finding motivated sellers efficiently.

Wholesalers: What’s Your Go-To Data Source in 2025?

With so many list providers out there, finding the right one is key to getting motivated leads. Are you team PropStream, BatchLeads, or PropertyRadar? Maybe you swear by Prycd for land, or prefer DataFlik and DirectSkip for skip tracing? Some investors love the simplicity of DealMachine for driving for dollars, while others lean on REISift for list stacking and data hygiene. Each tool brings different strengths, filters, comps, pricing, integrations. What matters most to you: data freshness, owner type, or skip trace accuracy? Share your top tools and what makes them a must in your wholesaling stack.

SMS marketing isn’t just sending mass texts; it involves much more behind the scenes.
First, you need to skiptrace your list to ensure quality contact data.
Then, you must register for A2P 10DLC to legally and reliably send texts through carriers.
Compliance is critical, and each message needs proper opt-out language and timing.
We also monitor for spam risks and carrier filtering to protect delivery rates.
Campaigns are sent in controlled batches with personalized messages to boost response.
Hot leads are tracked and pushed into CRMs like FollowUp Boss for follow-up.
Without the right setup, most messages won’t even land, and execution is everything

Wholesaling real estate starts with one crucial step: finding motivated sellers. Two popular ways investors do this are through cold calling and SMS outreach. Texting allows you to quickly connect with large numbers of homeowners, often getting high open and response rates. Cold calling, meanwhile, creates space for real conversations and building trust. Both methods have pros and cons—it really depends on your style and market. Some investors combine both for maximum reach. Whichever route you choose, consistent follow-up is key to converting leads into deals.

Curious to hear from the community: Have you had better results with cold calling or SMS outreach?

@Jason Fucci

Hey! Great to hear you’ve done your research and are ready to jump in, that’s half the battle. Driving for dollars and pulling county data are definitely solid starting points.

Another method that’s been working really well in the wholesaling space is lead generation through SMS marketing. It’s fast, cost-effective, and has a high response rate if done right. You can target motivated sellers (vacant, absentee, pre-foreclosure, etc.) using RE tools.

If you combine that with quality data from sources like PropStream or BatchLeads, and send personalized messages, you’ll start getting leads pretty quickly.

Real estate is full of surprises, and every deal seems to teach something new. For me, one of the most unexpected lessons was realizing how essential follow-up is especially in situations where the seller initially seemed uninterested. I once had a lead who ghosted me for months, only to text back later ready to sell because circumstances had changed. That single follow-up turned into a deal I almost gave up on.

I’d love to hear from you all. What’s the most unexpected or unconventional lesson you’ve learned on your real estate journey?

I really like how you’re staying conservative while being open to future opportunities.If you’re ever curious about land deals, SMS marketing has been a game-changer for connecting with motivated sellers quickly especially for land where the leads can be less emotional and more transactional.

That sounds like a smart strategy, Michael @Michael S.

 Makes sense

@James McGovern, that sounds like a well-targeted strategy! How are you typically generating leads for those foreclosure properties? Do you lean more on SMS, cold calling, direct mail, or something else entirely to reach pre-foreclosure sellers? Would love to hear what’s been working for you!