Avoid clutter and make it easy for the reader to take the next step.Sample Templates or ScenariosBuyer Drip SequenceEmail 1: Welcome and expectationsEmail 2: Neighborhood guideEmail 3: Financing checklistEmail 4: Market updateEmail 5: Tour invitationSeller Drip SequenceEmail 1: Free home value reportEmail 2: Pre-listing prep tipsEmail 3: Marketing plan overviewEmail 4: Neighborhood comparisonEmail 5: Strategy session invitePast Client NurtureEmail 1: Home anniversary noteEmail 2: Seasonal maintenance tipsEmail 3: Local events and newsEmail 4: Referral requestMistakes to AvoidGeneric messaging – Personalization is keyOverloading subscribers – Space out emails for balanceNo mobile formatting – Most emails are opened on phonesSkipping the CTA – Every message should move the lead forwardFinal ThoughtsLeads rarely convert the first time you talk to them.

Enrique, this is an excellent breakdown — vacancy is easily overlooked as a cost, but it’s huge when it happens.A couple thoughts from my experience:Marketing + automation: Using professional photography, 3D tours, and multi-platform posting really does cut days on market.

The rent amount may not be the issue, but what you are offering is pretty rough.The other issue is that the only type of tenant you can attract with beat-up finishes are the ones who are on a budget and "don't care".The single best thing you can do is personally tour some of your competitors close by.

A few ways to find REIAs or meetups in Riverside County:BiggerPockets Local Meetups – Check the events section; many local investors post in the area.Local Facebook Groups – Search for “Riverside Real Estate Investors” or “Inland Empire REIAs.”Networking at events – Even if there isn’t a formal REIA nearby, look for open house tours, workshops, or landlord associations; they’re often smaller but valuable.LinkedIn Events – Search “real estate investing Riverside CA” for networking events or webinars.Sometimes, smaller, informal groups are just as helpful as formal REIAs, especially for sharing deals and local tips.

@Danilo Perea Definitely keep the capital private and definitely live below your means.

After going through the over 2k Smokys listings there were only about 15 I would consider touring because my buy box is very specific (location, quality, uniqueness). 

Try and visit or tour prospects yesterday if possible.

They’re great places to hear from people on the ground and even find off-market opportunities.Do you also have hard or private money options lined up yet, or are you still exploring financing routes?

@Duc Ong I have discovered a practice to get those in foreclosure to give me a tour that is exclusive.

Youtube: Chasz Holmes for a house tour.