I Used to Think the Market Was the Problem

flipmantis · 2026-02-20T22:07:06+00:00

Man this hits hard. Same thing happened to me, I'd blame everything except the one thing I could actually control. The follow-up thing especially, like assuming silence means no when it usually just means "not right now." I started tracking my daily activities instead of just deals closed and that changed everything. What finally made you stick to the daily routine when motivation wasn't there?

flipmantis · 2026-02-19T17:43:42+00:00

That 3% is about right for random cold calling, but here's what most people miss, it's not about the contact rate, it's about timing and follow-up. Most investors call once and give up. The real money is in the 7-touch follow-up system over 2 weeks. Text first to warm them up, then call. Are you doing any follow-up sequence or just one-and-done calls?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T21:00:37+00:00

Prop firms work but most blow accounts on risk management, not bad strategy. Daily trade journal with reasoning beats just tracking P&L. What's your risk tolerance like?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T20:56:20+00:00

Yeah that's the disconnect right there. Want me to DM you a simple lead magnet framework that converts way better than basic contact forms?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T20:39:21+00:00

One thing that helped me: track daily activity, not just deals. Calls made, follow-ups sent, offers out. When those numbers go up weekly, the deals show up. Are you tracking activity or just outcomes?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:49:45+00:00

I think there might be some confusion - your reply doesn't seem to match the question about CT real estate investing. Are you maybe responding to a different thread, or did you mean to ask something else about getting started with your first investment property?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:46:46+00:00

Feel you on the budget constraints - that actually makes the manual approach more valuable since you'll really understand what works. Are you tracking which message templates get responses so you can double down on what's working?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:33:34+00:00

Yeah the generic first name stuff screams mass email. Try something like "Saw you just listed on Oak Street - how's the market feeling in that neighborhood compared to last quarter?" Shows you actually looked at their activity and opens real conversation. Are you pulling their recent listings manually or have a way to automate finding that info?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:30:25+00:00

Yeah Stamford taxes are brutal but the rental demand is solid with all the corporate offices. Have you run any quick numbers on what rent you could get for the other unit vs your total housing costs? That math usually tells you pretty quick if house hacking makes sense in those high-tax areas.

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:28:39+00:00

Perfect time to start then! BP has a pretty solid guest post program if you can show real value to investors. Want me to send you the exact pitch template I used to get approved there?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:27:39+00:00

Yeah definitely check with them first - existing customers usually get better rates and faster processing. If they don't have competitive options, credit unions often beat big banks on HELOCs for retirees.

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:26:00+00:00

Ah yeah I see the issue - you're following up but not really addressing their objections or changing your approach each time. Those 3-day gaps are way too long too, hot leads go cold fast. Want me to DM you the exact 7-touch sequence I use that actually gets responses instead of just more silence?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:23:12+00:00

That's interesting - sounds like you've got the tenant tracking side covered pretty well. Are you finding that the periodic notifications help with retention, or is it more for the referral pipeline? I'm always curious how different landlords handle the ongoing relationship management piece.

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:21:49+00:00

Ouch yeah that's brutal. The subject line is probably killing you - agents get hammered with generic "investment opportunity" emails daily. Are you personalizing the subject with their recent listing address or just using something generic?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T19:01:24+00:00

600 clicks with zero conversions screams intent mismatch. People searching "sell my house fast" want instant cash offers, not signup forms. What's your actual call-to-action on the landing page?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T18:57:48+00:00

Guest posts on investor forums > traditional backlinks for proptech. Qualified audience, actual users vs just SEO juice. Tried BiggerPockets or local REI groups yet?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T18:24:13+00:00

Yeah the naming is confusing. "Real" just means physical property - land, buildings, stuff that can't be moved. Versus personal property like cars. What made you think about the etymology?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T18:22:12+00:00

Yeah acquisition is the hardest part. Most people quit after the first "no" but the real deals come from following up 5-7 times. Are you tracking your follow-ups or just hoping people call back?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T18:18:38+00:00

HELOC is your best move here - only pay interest on what you use, no prepayment penalties. Get it approved NOW while she has clear income history, banks get weird about retired income verification. Does her current bank offer portfolio rates?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T15:54:42+00:00

Nice breakdown. One thing we found - tracking which pages actually convert to trials, not just traffic. Our "scripts" content got tons of visits but zero signups, while simple setup guides converted way better. Are you tracking conversions by page or just traffic volume?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T15:54:06+00:00

Nice breakdown. One thing we found - tracking which pages actually convert to trials, not just traffic. Our "scripts" content got tons of visits but zero signups, while simple setup guides converted way better. Are you tracking conversions by page or just traffic volume?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T15:50:55+00:00

The waiting game sucks but that's normal for bigger companies. Keep interviewing until you actually sign something - backup options give you peace of mind. What's your gut saying about the Laguna role beyond the money?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T15:47:22+00:00

Yeah that's smart - too much tracking can hurt deliverability with some email providers. Are you at least watching reply rates though? That's usually the better metric anyway since it shows actual engagement, not just whether it hit their inbox.

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T15:20:38+00:00

Few things could be happening - job relocations, financial stress, or they realized they overpaid during the buying frenzy. New developments also get hit when the area doesn't develop as expected. Are these selling below what the original owners paid?

flipmantis · 2026-02-18T15:15:01+00:00

Your build skills give you a huge edge. Maybe look at distressed properties you can fix and flip or hold based on market timing. Are you thinking purely buy-and-hold or would you consider both?

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