Listing on the MLS + Social Media + cold calling + texting, mailers, etc.

Update the listing regularly, swap new pics, update amenities etc.

hey guys
so im tired of being late to good deals on auction.com... their email alerts suck lol
i write code in my day job so i built a little scraper on apify that pulls all the new foreclosures each morning. way be...

About to try and pull some government list. 

List in late February to get a jump on the spring sales.

@Ashley Swift Content of your conversation aside..Calling someone on the Do Not Call Registry is illegal.You should get the list and make sure you're not calling someone who is registered. 

@Bill Lockhart No doubt that's true, but how do you know the premium listing made any difference?

Driving for Dollars apps or systemsUsing agents for pocket listings / pre-MLSNetworking with wholesalersPropStream/Batch Leads/Privy — worth it or not?

., $2.50/sf flooring) with pre-approved SKU lists to control change orders.Build a dependable labor benchMaintain a preferred-vendor roster (primary + backup) for each trade.Offer fast pay terms (e.g., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”

A partner and I are focusing on realtors, a probate list (cold emailing) updated once a month, D4D, and Craigslist.