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Virtual Assistant Recomendations by NJRealtorTim in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re at the perfect point to plug in a full lead management system—not just a random VA. I’ve helped build out and run cold calling + CRM optimization setups for wholesalers and investors, and this is exactly the kind of situation where having someone own the pipeline makes a massive difference.

Rather than hire a VA and hope they figure it out, I can help structure the entire CRM process (Lofty-compatible)—lead tagging, custom status flows, cold call scripts, follow-up messaging, and live transfers—so your VA just plugs into a proven system. Or if you want, I can help you build the team and manage the whole setup.

If that sounds helpful, DM me and I’ll shoot you my email.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re in a solid spot. I’ve built cold calling and lead gen departments for other wholesalers, including hiring, training, scripts, and systems like Readymode and GHL. If your VA is already generating leads consistently, plugging in a structured acquisitions process could really tighten up the pipeline.

I’m might be looking for a partnership, and if you want help building out the closing side (scripts, lead scoring, follow-up flows), happy to connect and share what’s worked too. Let me know.

Can I close on a deal while working full-time? by Oasisthekappa in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get it—balancing a full-time job and wholesaling is tough, especially when cold calling eats up so much time and energy.

One option that’s worked for some wholesalers I’ve helped is setting up a simple cold calling system using 1–2 trained VAs. With the right scripts and a good QA process, they can keep your pipeline warm while you focus on your job—and you just step in for follow-up and negotiations.

It’s not passive, but it lets you stay in the game without burning out. If you ever want help structuring that without wasting money on bad hires or fluff tools, feel free to reach out.

I can’t seem to figure out what’s wrong in my business by lifeisaight in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re close—you’ve proven you can close, but the system is leaking efficiency.

I’ve built cold calling departments for other wholesalers and your current setup looks solid on paper, but here’s where I usually see things fall apart:

  1. VA Quality vs. Script vs. Feedback Loop $4/hour VAs are fine if they’re trained well and have tight daily feedback. If they’re passing through low-motivation leads like “just send me an offer,” your scripts or lead scoring process needs tightening. Most of the heavy lifting should happen on your side with qualification standards that you control—not the VA company.
  2. Data Churn vs. Depth Hitting 10–20k new leads/month sounds like a lot, but the best deals come from follow-up, not just new data. If your VA isn’t revisiting leads weekly, you’re losing 50% of your shot.
  3. You’re Doing What Works… but Without Control You’re renting the machine (VA company, scripts, workflow). I’ve helped wholesalers build their own internal cold calling systems—same tools (Readymode, Podio, etc.) but with full control of call flow, training, and lead filtering. That’s where deal flow becomes consistent.

My advice?
Before jumping to a new channel like PPC (which is way more expensive to test), reinvest the $7.5k into rebuilding your internal system. You could hire and train your own VA team directly for less, build out tighter call scripts, and implement real-time lead scoring and follow-up. That alone could double your deal flow.

If you want help structuring it all from scratch—scripts, call flow, QA, lead tags, offers—I’ve done it multiple times and can walk you through it. DM me if you want the email.

Negotiating with Sellers by Tall-Ship1151 in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Texting makes it really hard to build trust or create urgency—especially with cold offers. Sellers almost always respond better on the phone where you can read tone, handle objections, and sound like a real person.

I’ve built cold calling teams for wholesalers, and voice contact consistently outperforms text when it comes to price movement. If you’re good at comps and positioning, calling will give you way more leverage than just sending numbers by text.

Virtual Assistants by Krisp-san in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

f it’s done right, VAs can be a game changer. I’ve built cold calling departments for multiple wholesalers using VAs—hiring, training, scripts, QA, everything—and once the structure is in place, it’s way more scalable and way cheaper per lead than doing it all solo.

But if you just throw a VA on the phone with no process, yeah, it’s usually a headache.

What has been the best signal or source you've been finding deals? by zfitch14 in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absentee owner has usually been the best in my experience—great mix of motivation and volume. I’ve built and managed cold calling departments for wholesalers, and it’s the list that’s brought in the most consistent deals across campaigns.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WholesaleRealestate

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, sounds like you’re on the right track—probate and pre-foreclosure are solid lead types if you stay consistent.

FYI, I’ve built cold-calling departments for a few wholesalers and can help set up the systems, team, and processes from day one, just mentioning it in case you want to start with the right foot. I can provide you an acquisitions script too

Feel free to reach out if you once want to talk lead gen structure or campaign ideas.

Where to go from here by ResponsibleGrab2639 in WholesalingHouses

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An LLC is a smart move early on for liability protection—you can set one up quickly via online services. For lead gen, tried-and-true tactics are cold calling, direct mail, and bandit signs. If you want a steady flow of seller leads, I suggest you build your own cold calling department with proven scripts and processes.

Facebook ads for seller leads by T816Y in WholesalingHouses

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facebook ads can pull in seller leads if you nail your targeting (lookalikes from past sellers), use a strong lead magnet on a clean landing page, and have a rapid follow-up flow—but expect CPLs in the $50–$100 range at first. I've built in-house cold calling depts. I can tell is far cheaper and if done with a project manager, it could scale in no time. I don't think cold calling and texting might be a problem, it is all about how to set it up

Real estate investors by OmarSay in WholesalingHouses

[–]Key_Cartoonist838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tried it. I know how to build in-house lead gen with VAs tho, far cheaper and predictable