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Kenneth E. Finding motivated sellers (my list)
5 November 2021 | 139 replies
Its nothing new, just my list.... hope it helps a new person out. 1.Tired landlords a.List of eviction court attendants b.Mailers to Out of state landlords c.Mailers to Landlords who own more than one property with back taxes d.Mailers to Landlords who own tax delinquent multi-family properties e.Buy a “leads list” of landlords from: (www.realquest.com)2.Mailers to Property owners whose assessment went way up this year3.Mailers to Properties that were owned by known investors who went out of business4.Mailers to out of state landlords/Owners of multifamily houses5.Mailers to Tax delinquent homeowners6.Place “We Buy houses” flyers/business cards at unemployment offices….a lot of people there could be having trouble with their homes and may need a solution7.One-page Flyers posted on bulletin boards at large stores 8.Mailers to Vacant land owners (only in specific areas where development is ideal)9.Using Craigslist to find sellers:a.Post ad that states, “We Buy houses”b.Send emails to craigslist ads with apartments for rent (the emails go to landlords who may be looking to sell, or buying more properties)10.Mailers to specific zip codes (preferably low income neighborhoods) asking if they want to sell or know someone who does11.Mailers to People getting divorced12.Mailers to Divorce Attorneys who can refer clients to us13.Mailers/emails to FSBOs14.Send mailers to expired MLS Listings15.Post ad on www.Backpage.com: We buy houses16.Send mailers to properties purchased between 3k-20k within last five years (owner might be wanna-be flipper who did nothing with property) 17.Send mailers to estate Executors/Administrators18.Send mailers to Estate/Probate Attorneys (consider having my attorney send letter, business cards to Estate attorneys because attorneys always open mail from other attorneys)19.Bandit signs: We buy houses20.Big Baller marketing: TV, billboards, radio ads21.Send mailers to Out of state owner who have owned for more than x years (more than 30 years, so you know its free and clear meaning they will be more flexible with sales price)22.Send mailers to Building code violators23.Send mailers to Health code violators24.Send mailers to people facing foreclosure25.Purchase leads lists of folks who inherited homes26.Send mailers to people making double payments (bought a new house, REALLY want to sell old house)27.Target people who have been transferred (job) and must sell NOW28.Target people with medical problems / health issues who cannot keep their houses29.Target who own vacant homes30.Target people who are having financial chaos of any sort31.Target people who are 30-60 day late on mortgage lists32.Send ads/ mailers/business cards to Credit Repair Agencies & Credit Counselors33.Target HUD/VA Foreclosures34.Send mailers to people arrested for violent crimes (going to prison for a long time)35.Send Mailers/ads/business cards to Realtors36.Send mailers to employees who have been laid off (ie “corporate downsizing” in the news)37.Networking with other investors, ACRE38.Locate list of section 8 approved properties—send mailers to the owners39.Post Newspaper classified ads: We Buys houses40.Send mailers to Properties with liens: Mechanics Liens, HOA Liens, Tax Liens41.Contact sales people at new home subdivisions (their clients will want to sell their OLD houses) (or place signs near new home subdivisions that say "Sell Your House Fast" with your phone number….they will want to sell their old house ASAP)42.Contact mortgage companies; they may know of people wanting to sell their old house/last house43.Hire bird dogs (sometimes even through craigslist “help wanted” ads)44.Send mailers to Bankruptcy court listings45.Send advertisements, business cards to Accountants and CPA Firms: They have clients with financial problems where an investor can be of help.46.Send ads, mailers, business cards to real estate attorneys47.Advertise using Apparel with Logos: Hats, T-Shirts, Golf Shirts,48.Send to anyone getting their car repossessed: If the car is going the house isn’t far behind.49.Send ads, business cards to carpet cleaners: Many of their customers are preparing a house for sale.50.Consider sending mailers to charitable groups/churches: They frequently receive gifts of real estate, but they’d rather have the cash51.Send ads, business cards to City & County Inspectors: Code violations and red tags.
Account Closed What would you do? Potential renter with a felony.
1 August 2024 | 125 replies
There are circumstances like this where some will say that not all felons are violent people and everyone deserves a second chance. 
Roger S. Can a tenant refuse a scheduled entry?
3 October 2017 | 46 replies
Just leave a note saying you entered to fix or service what was needed..if they won't let you in I guess you call water dept and have water shut off at the curb if it's water related.. call gas and have gas shut off at outside of bldg if it's gas related, notify police your building is unsecured and you have attempted to secure but have been barred access and need escort.. and you file eviction emergency action for cause I always have phone camera ready..the he said , she said on this will be a ongoing situation.. get them both out.. mutual lease termination if possible.. just document noise infractions,, and damages,, police calls are not infraction if they call themselves.. if neighbor call police get copy of report.. if you call its a unsubstantiated report/ shows bias and cant' be used as reason for eviction. better if tenant or neighbor calls.One way or the other they will get out.. damages will happen and better to safe guard yourself then to get between 2 crazy people.. the cops out there will tell you the most violent unpredictable calls are domestics.. and people get hurt, killed,, don't let it be you. 
Rubin Thomas should I rent to a family with 4 dogs?
24 September 2018 | 86 replies
The discussion on the thread about which breeds are prone to violent behavior is largely irrelevant.
Aidan Mulligan Explain the hatred of pitbulls
4 May 2019 | 142 replies
What your other tenants think is very important. 2) The type of person that has pit bulls has a TENDENCY to be more violent and fearful, they often use the petas a threat or weapon.
Matt Higgins 60 minutes homeless crisis ideas for Seattle
24 March 2020 | 76 replies
People can commit all kinds of violent crimes, and nothing happens.
Charlie Moore First Day...... 35 inquiries!!!!!
6 September 2019 | 74 replies
@Charlie Moore mine are very simple...Income equal to 3x rentNo previous evictionsNo violent feloniesNo major discrepancies on credit reportNo negative landlord refrencesIf I get multiple qualifies applicants, I choose the most qualified applicant.
Molefi Branson Why invest in Toledo Vs Detroit
20 November 2020 | 26 replies
Also, it is violent and can be dangerous.
Account Closed Kids throwing rocks at windows nearly everyday. Won't stop.
7 December 2021 | 86 replies
Police are under staffed and unless it's a violent crime like murder they consider you a nuisance asking them for help..
Michael Leeson Addressing Racial Disparity in Home Ownership/ Wealth?
9 July 2022 | 218 replies
When I look at crime stats, it shows that the vast majority of us who are violently victimized are victimized by each other.