., 3–4 months) but apply a “minimum stay 30 nights, max stay 120 nights” rule.Manually adjust availability each time a booking ends—extend your calendar by 4 months but block any start dates more than a week after the previous checkout.Add a note in your listing description like “Preference for move-ins within a week of availability” so interested guests can message you first.It’s a bit of manual work, but it keeps your control over gaps while widening your audience.

Hey I sent you a message.

Now even my 93 year old uncle uses an iPad, messages on his iPhone, and pays his bills electronically.  

I left a short message and my contact information.

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Yes, your messages will hit their inbox if you're using cold email software, which I'm assuming you're doing since you're in IT.

Feel free to send me a private message here, and we can set up a time to chat! 

Hi Nick, Can you send a message with the address?

Obvious next step.Outcome: Higher opt-in rates and fewer drop-offs.Step 4: Connect the follow-up – Deliver the magnet by email and kick off a short nurture.Outcome: Fast replies, booked calls, and warmer conversations.Step 5: Promote it everywhere – Pin it to your profiles, run a small ad, add a QR code to mailers, and link it from blog posts.Outcome: Consistent daily signups instead of random spikes.Sample Templates or ScenariosCampaign outline: “Thinking of Selling in [ZIP]”Audience: Owners in 66208 who plan to list in 3–6 monthsLead magnet: 7-page “Pricing and Prep Playbook for 66208”Landing page: Headline, 3 bullets, short form, privacy notePromotion: Two feed posts, one email to SOI, $10/day zip-code ad, QR on postcardFollow-up: 5-email series with tips, then invite to a short pricing consultEmail sequence (5 messages, plain text)Delivery: Link to the guide and one tip they can use todayStory: A quick win from a recent sale in their areaEducation: Common pricing mistake and how to avoid itSoft proof: Short review from a local clientNext step: Offer a quick call or home value reviewChecklist: “Weekend Prep for Show-Ready Photos”Clear counters and floorsLight bulbs matched and workingFresh towels and neutral linensCurb touch-ups and swept walkwaysScent neutral, windows cleanedInvestor scenario: “2-Unit Analyzer”Magnet: Google Sheet that calculates taxes, insurance, rent, vacancy, and cash-on-cashNurture: Three short emails on screening, maintenance, and lending contactsClose: Invitation to get on a weekly deals listMistakes to AvoidToo generic – “Ultimate home guide” sounds nice and converts poorlyToo hard to consume – Keep it short, skimmable, and useful on a phoneNo follow-up – If delivery is the end, the lead goes coldWeak headline – Lead with the outcome and the audienceAsking for too much – Start with name and email; add phone laterSet and forget – Update quarterly so advice and stats stay currentThe Bottom LineLead magnets work because they flip the script.

I've taken pictures of all of the envelopes he sends, and I have voicemail messages he's left that are threatening saved on my phone.