We send an employee to the courthouse to gather the data and they create a list which they email me. There are companies that sell lists. There is a local company which goes to the courthouse frequently to update their lists which they distribute to paying investors. The set back is that it isn't always the most current lists. We like being the first ones to the door. These list providers don't update the list daily, thus preventing a list subscriber the capability of competing for first contact. Not to worry if you use foreclosure list, however, because you can definetely benefit even if you aren't first. I would say only 10% of all homeowners in foreclosure are even personally approached by an investor. It is the luck of the draw as to when a homeowner is home and when an investor stops by. I have noticed that an investor's chance of success is greatly enhanced by face to face contact with the homeowner. So if subscribing to a list frees more of your time to knock doors, by all means, it is more profitable than going to the courthouse and gathering the data yourself.

I have run into alot of interesting folk knocking doors. I will have to write some of the more memorable stories.

hi,Im 15 and I think that it would be scarie to go to peaples houses. How can I be brave enough to do somehting like this so I can make some moneyto help my mom. You seem really smart and I like to read your things because they are really smart and I hopeone day I can be really smart to. I liked your stuff on the books you must read alot, do you go the library. I like the library but I cant take books home because I need a card. How do I get a card, i need to find out so i can read more like you. K I gotta go helpmy mom cus she is sick and the docters aren't sure if she will get to see my school play. Thanks you, Frankie

I am terrified when I knock doors. As a matter of fact, I will drive up to a house that looks like a good prospect and I will sit in my car for several minutes before mustering the courage to get out and knock on the door. Tons of stuff go through my head. For example, I start to think the worse case scenario. I say to myself, Seth, they don't want what you are selling. They are angry people and what if they had a gun and what if...Its crazy but that stuff goes through my head more than I would like to admit. The way I fight it is just face it. I say to myself there's only one way to find out. I just accept the worse case scenario. I say there exist a possibility that something bad will happen and I accept that. I want to improve myself though so I take the risk. It is super scary. It is empowering when you face your fears and do it anyway. Somehow, I think it builds my character to do it. Thanks for all the compliments. Best regards to your mother. Hope she gets well very soon!