Hey Michaela. I once tried to target renters with mailing them post card and buyer information. I tried to target an apartment complex and used the reverse directory to look up the names of all the residents at that address. I really thought I was so smart! Anyway, the mail carrier returned them all because I didn't put the apartment number on the mailings. I then tried to go over the their post box and write down the names and apartment numbers. I was not going to be pushed aside by the US Postal Office! When I got to the apartment complex and went to the postal box, I discovered there were no names and apartment numbers on the boxes. It seems there is a method to mail delivery that is beyond my very limited comprehension.

Well, that's my story. If you figure a way to target the renters let me know. I would perfer the good tenants. So, if you can weed out the others that would be worth more than cookies from Radz.

I have also had a few leases and am always surprised at the sheer amount of pl that contact me.  

The only way I have used as a direct contact is to add 'Windsor rentals' and 'Windsor for rent' to my ppc campaign.  These two generally receive hits in the top 5 of my key words.

Any other ideas would be great.

*A collegue in the mortgage biz suggested I place an ad in the paper weekly for 'rent to own' and convert them that way.  I have not as I think it is slightly deceitful and I am not sure how to ethically convert them to regular purchasers... any thoughts?

This may be a little late but try renting out units.  I have assisted my clients with their rentals and I meet alot of people that way.  It's a reversal of the mindset for me.  I feel its about contact- one on one!

Barb

I started doing rentals about two years ago and in this market it has become an important part of my business.  My strategy is this: rent your clients' units and put them and your tenants on your mailing list (preferably a quality newsletter or magazine).  If you do a couple of rentals a month, soon you will have 24 tenants and 24 landlords (translation- 48 potential buyers and sellers).  You have to do a lot of missionary work initially but you will be rewarded with additional cash flow and potential clients down the road.

My lowest priced listing, which has been on the market for 63 days now, keeps getting e-mail and calls from people that want to rent it or do a lease purchase. My seller was very much against the idea at first preferring to sell, but just this week she asked if I have kept the names and information of those people wanting to rent or lease purchase. She is getting nervous. We have had an unusually high number of people view her home, it shows well but no offers yet. People just seem reluctant to make the move right now.

I actually think renting her home for about 2 years might make it easier to sell (better market hopefully) and for a higher price. I have mentioned this to her.

Good idea, Michaela. Thanks for sharing.

Real estate business is often thinking way out in the future. You farm today for next years clients.

I decided last year to help some of my investor clients rent their places. Now those tenants may be in a position to buy.

I did have a lot of folks hit on my web site for the rentals, and had not EVEN thought about doing the e-mail. Thanks!

I will send you brownies or cookies when I get a sale. Or something of your liking.

Actually, 100% is not thing of ther past. I just closed one.

Most folks feel their credit is worse than it really is.

First thing is to get a good loan officer willing to explore all avenues and has access to many different lenders and programs.

Free Pre-qualification is a key word to those who don't know. Not to have to pay an app fee up front to find out.

Then if they don't qualify now, a coach to get them to where they need to be.

Etc...