{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ddc9fe99d861b70468f0d1a/5ddca02e56dc9f1f1a499dd5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HFHQ 20: Wholesaling and Probates with Sharon Vornholt – Part 1","description":"<p></p>\n<p>Sharon Vornholt from Louisevile, Kentucky is a master marketer, wholesaler, and really understands the probate and absentee owner process.&nbsp; In fact, today we get really deep with her approach to marketing to probates and finding absentee owners.&nbsp; She gives us her specific methods for direct marketing to this unique demographic and even provides a copy of her initial probate letter, which you can download below!</p>\n<p>Have any questions for Sharon or myself? <strong>Just post them in the comments area below!</strong> And if you like what you hear, be sure to <a href=\"itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/house-flipping-hq-podcast/id730653890?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here to subscribe in iTunes</a>. And while you’re there, why not <strong>leave us a review and five-star rating?</strong></p>\n<p>Plus, don't forget that we will be starting up a first-of-its-kind <strong>House Flipping Mastermind group</strong> in February! If you'd like to get information on the upcoming webinar or any other information, just sign up here: <a href=\"http://houseflippinghq.com/mastermind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">houseflippinghq.com/mastermind</a></p>\n<h2>Show Notes</h2>\n<p>In this episode we cover:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sharon's early beginnings with properties starting a home inspection company and then getting hooked on investing at her first REIA meeting.</li>\n<li>How Sharon started with wholesaling and what she recommends for people who are just starting out</li>\n<li>Sharon's current business model and why she transitioned away from being a landlord</li>\n<li>Sharon's main marketing source and the best source of her leads\n<ul>\n<li>The power of networking with your REIA group</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>Why probates are unique and how to market to them effectively (hint: don't send a yellow letter or postcard!)\n<ul>\n<li>Marketing to the executor vs. the heirs</li>\n<li>The four pieces of information you need to start a probate campaign</li>\n<li>Sharon's specific approach to crafting a probate letter and how many letters she sends</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>Sharon's specific approach to marketing to absentee owners and which direct mail pieces get the best results</li>\n<li>Sharon's preferred mailing and list services for direct mail marketing</li>\n<li>How Sharon handles phone calls</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Memorable Quotes</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>“There was something really scary about making that first offer and wondering if I would be able to find a buyer” ~ Sharon Vornholt</li>\n<li>“<strong>You have to learn what a good deal is</strong>” ~ Sharon Vornholt [<a href=\"http://ctt.ec/x2WgV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tweet This!</a>]</li>\n<li>“<strong>You need a realtor who understands investing</strong>” ~ Sharon Vornholt [<a href=\"http://ctt.ec/acV8D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tweet This!</a>]</li>\n<li>“There are around 3,300 counties in the United States, and every one of them is different” ~ Sharon Vernholt</li>\n<li>“<strong>What's good is bad and what's bad is good</strong>” ~ Justin Williams [<a href=\"http://ctt.ec/m17q7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tweet This!</a>]</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Transcript</strong></h2>\n<p><a title=\"HFHQ 20 TRANSCRIPT: Wholesaling and Probates with Sharon Vornholt – Part 1\" href=\"http://houseflippinghq.com/blog/hfhq20-transcript/\">Click here to Read and Download the Transcript for Episode&nbsp;20</a></p>\n<h2>Links and Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.innovativepropertysolutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Innovative Property Solutions, LLC</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://louisvillegalsrealestateblog.com/about-sharon-vornholt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://yellowletters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">yellowletters.com</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://listsource.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ListSource.com</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Like what you hear?</h2>\n<p>If you’ve found any value or helpful information in the House Flipping HQ Podcast, we’d love to hear about it! <a href=\"itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/house-flipping-hq-podcast/id730653890?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Head on over to iTunes</a> and leave us a rating (5 stars would be great!) and review so that others who are interested in starting a house flipping business can find us and get in on the good stuff. <img src=\"http://houseflippinghq.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif\" alt=\":-)\"> <a href=\"itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/house-flipping-hq-podcast/id730653890?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Click here to leave a review and rating</strong></em></a> If you have any<strong> questions or comments</strong> about this show or it’s contents, <em>please post them in the comments area below</em> and I’ll be happy to answer them!</p>\n<p><em>Image Attribution: By Greg-si (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons<br />\n</em></p>\n<p><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/cfeTF81ZRqE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://houseflippinghq.com/hfhq-20-wholesaling-probates-sharon-vornholt-part-1/\">HFHQ 20: Wholesaling and Probates with Sharon Vornholt &#8211; Part 1</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://houseflippinghq.com\">House Flipping HQ</a>.</p>","author_name":"Bill Allen"}