Because the states I mainly work in have laws prohibiting/discouraging “investors” from contacting people in foreclosure, I tend not to even mess with them. Yet information like this is important to understand and share, especially if you can catch them while they’re still in the pre-foreclosure stage. Details: https://www.attomdata.com/news/market-trends/foreclosures/q1-and-march-2025-foreclosure-market-report/

Hey there, does anyone know how to get a list of recent probates from the county site in Memphis Tennessee? I have called and emailed with not much help.

If you don’t have specialized software for SMS communication in your real estate business, you can still effectively manage SMS through the following methods: 1. Use Your Phone’s Built-In Messaging App • Organize Contacts: Save your clients, leads, and business partners in groups (e.g., “Buyers,” “Sellers,” “Leads”). • Templates: Create and save message templates for common responses or outreach messages. • Schedule Messages: Many smartphones allow you to schedule messages for follow-ups or reminders. 2. Google Voice or Similar Services • Google Voice offers free texting with a dedicated business phone number. • You can access messages from your phone or computer, making it easy to manage. • It’s great for separating personal and business communications. 3. Email-to-SMS • Use your email service to send texts via SMS gateways. Most carriers provide an email-to-SMS feature (e.g., for Verizon: [email protected]). • This is especially useful for bulk or scheduled messages. 4. Use Free or Low-Cost SMS Tools • Tools like TextNow, WhatsApp Business, or Signal can offer a temporary solution. • These tools often support multimedia messages, group chats, and auto-replies. 5. Leverage CRM-Like Tools with Free SMS Features • HubSpot (free version): Includes basic CRM functionality where you can log interactions, including manual texts. • Trello or Notion: Use these for tracking follow-ups and logging conversations. 6. Excel or Google Sheets + Copy-Paste • Organize contacts and messages in a spreadsheet. • Copy and paste personalized messages directly into your SMS app for manual outreach. 7. Upgrade Over Time • Start small but plan to integrate software like Twilio, EZ Texting, or a CRM like Podio or REI BlackBook as your business grows.

Feels good to be apart of this community. I’ve experienced analysis paralysis about two years ago and now I Am ready to get some deals done.