OfflineHi DG Fam, Hope you all had a great wknd
Just wanted to share with you the power of driving your farm area. I was driving around when I saw a Boat in the back yard of a house, I get off the car knock on the door to ask if the boat is for sale. Now keep in mind that this boat is in real ugly conditions lol, grass is growing out of the boat already. Owner says no not for sale, I look to my left & right and notice that the house is also on bad shape so my next question to the owner is " Are you selling your house " He says yes and I immediately ask him what price. I go home, draft up a contract and drive back to the house and locked it up.
Contract price = $105,000
Called my buyers and got it sold in 2 days 
Sold house for $142,000
So now when you're driving around and you see a ugly house you better make sure to get off and knock or at least leave a letter in the mail box saying you are interested in purchasing the house.
WOW!
Hey Mike, nice day out and about! Just goes to show you, if you don't ask your most likely not going to get!
Very inspiring- Thank you.
Denise
~ "We must set intentions for who we are, for what roles we wish to serve, for how we'll relate with the world." ~Brendon Burchard
Absolutely right. This is the first time I start driving for Dollars and you better believe I'm gonna do thais every week now lol
Great Job!
One note though, if you leave any kind of messages at the house, don't put it in the mailbox. It is illegal to leave anything in a mailbox unless it is sent through the postal service.
Karen
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I do this ALL the time. We have gotten many, many deal this way. It does require that you get off your rear end, out of your comfort zone and put forth some real effort. MOVE AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER!! You also have to know your market. I.E. what is a REAL deal.
This is why 98% never use this terrific strategy.
Good Work!
Michael Mangham
Mentoring/Team Building Nationwide
MD Home Acquisitions LLC
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$37K for asking about a rotted out boat? I'd WALK for dollars in a BLIZZARD for 1/10 of those results! Great job, keep it up!
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Hi Mike wonderful job, doesnt take much effort to ask look at the return, thanks, Jim
jbischoff
Hey if you're doing all that driving, keep 2 pre-filled out purchase contracts in your car with the price part blank. one for you and one for the seller
...and 2 Letters of authorization just in case you need to talk to the bank for a payoff.
AWESOME.
"A man who has never lost himself in a cause bigger than himself has missed one of life's mountaintop experiences." Richard Nixon
This is very inspiring. I usually get doors slammed in my face.
But, it only takes ONE to make a deal!!! 
Way to go!
That is a really nice spread as well!
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Cool beans! Nice profit! I too have used this strategy and have gotten many leads...no closed deals though. However, I am very optimistic and confident that something will shake
Congrats again and continue to motivate others by sharing.
Lenee
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Thank you all. Yeah it's a awesome spread, can't wait to close on this puppy lol... Just came back from some more driving for Chi Ching $$$ lol
This is why 98% never use this terrific strategy.
Good Work!
Michael Mangham
Mentoring/Team Building Nationwide
MD Home Acquisitions LLC
DITTO - This is what we talked about over a year ago:
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Talk to the neighbors - they know / tell ALOT!!!!!
Mike
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When I first read this post, I was very interested. I am very much in need of this type of service.
Then I went to your bio and you have a first name and nothing else. Most people tend to hesitate doing business with someone who does not post any info about themselves-not even a full name-on a site like this. You may want to remedy this.
Karen
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Nice work, Mike!
Nice payoff for a Sunday drive and boat shopping! LOL
I love your technique!
Thank you for sharing.
Happy Prospering! ~Kat, Liberty Residential Investment Acquisitions
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• "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy!" ~Dale Carnegie
• "Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise." ~Horace
• "Never, never, never give up." ~Winston Churchill
• "Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it." ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Hey Mike..this thread has prompted me...
I've made up a "Driving for Dollar$" (D4D) KIT for myself to keep in my car!
I bought a plastic container with a handle and filled it with:
Biz Cards
Door Hangers
Flyers
Map(s)
Notepad, Pens, Markers
CONTRACTS!
Tacks & Pushpins & Nails, Tape, Hammer & Rubber Mallet
Camera
Car Magnets
Bandit Signs (in the trunk)
Prepared & Ready for ACTION! ;D
This serves for combing Estate Sales and REO searches, too!
Suggest same to your bird dogs/house scouts.
Happy Prospering! ~Kat, Liberty Residential Investment Acquisitions
• "To every thing there is a season, & a time to every purpose..." ~Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
• "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy!" ~Dale Carnegie
• "Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise." ~Horace
• "Never, never, never give up." ~Winston Churchill
• "Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it." ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I'm sure this will inspire others to drive for dollars. I think that this is Carol Stinson's favorite method for finding motivated sellers.
See how I was able to make money in real estate without any of my own money all while I was over 3,500 miles away!
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