When those numbers stay consistent, the deals follow.

Most contracts don’t happen on first contact.Driving for Dollars:Effective if it feeds a real system.

The upside is real — consistent returns, real estate backed security, and deals you can actually see and touch.

I’m specifically interested in teams or companies that:Understand real estate (wholesaling, off-market, investors, agents, etc.)Can handle motivated seller conversations intelligentlyDeliver consistent appointment quality, not just call volumeIntegrate well with common tools (PropStream, BatchLeads, ReadyMode, Follow Up Boss, REISift, etc.)Have real-world ROI, not just marketing claimsIf you’ve used cold callers successfully, I’d love to hear:The company or team you recommendApproximate cost per caller/hourWhat type of lists you’re calling (absentee, probate, high equity, tired landlords, etc.)Realistic results (leads, appointments, deals per month)What you’d do differently if you were starting overBonus points if you’ve tested multiple providers and can compare quality, accents, training, and conversion rates.I’m happy to share what I’m seeing on my end as well once I compile feedback.Appreciate any insight from people actually doing volume, not just theory.Thanks in advance.

@Kayden AustinHey Kayden, finding consistent flips in high-cost, competitive markets like Northern CA is tough, especially for newer investors.

Response times are fast, quality is consistent, and nothing falls through the cracks.CLEANING REPORTSEvery time a clean finishes, our cleaners submit a video walkthrough.

Digitize physical receipts for easy storage and use a consistent naming convention for easy sorting - 2024.03.25 Home Depot.3.

Thank you for the feed back.

The best agents I work with do a fast risk scan and feed investors the stuff that changes the number, water and drainage, foundation hints, roof age, mechanicals, street vibe, and anything that screams unpermitted or weird layout, then they tell me what they are unsure about so I know where to dig.

chaos to near-zero.If you use a PM, you still want your own clean accounts + PM statements.2) Weekly 10-minute routine (or every other week if you’re small)Scan new transactions.Categorize anything unclear while it’s still fresh.Upload/attach any receipts you don’t want to lose.3) Monthly 30-minute closeReconcile bank statements.Confirm rent deposits match leases / PM statements.Review the “uncategorized” bucket until it’s zero.Tag anything that’s CapEx vs. repair (this matters a lot at tax time).4) Use a rental-specific chart of accountsYou don’t need something fancy — you just need consistency.