If I Had to Restart Real Estate From Zero, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do (90-Day Plan)
If I Had to Restart Real Estate From Zero, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do (90-Day Plan)
A lot of people ask me:
“If you had to start over in real estate… what would you actually do?”
No audience. No deals. No momentum.
Just a clean slate.
Here’s the exact 90-day plan I’d follow—no fluff, no theory. Just what works.
Weeks 1–2: Build Your Foundation
Most people rush this part. That’s a mistake.
Your results later depend on how solid this stage is.
First, pick a niche.
Vacant land, distressed homes, small multifamily, estates—doesn’t matter which one you choose. What matters is that you choose one and stay focused.
Next, pull a targeted list.
Not just random addresses—actual property owners.
Then clean your data.
Skip trace your list, remove bad records, and make sure your information is accurate.
Because in this business: quality always beats quantity.
Finally, set up a simple CRM or tracking system.
Nothing complicated—you just need a way to track leads, conversations, and follow-ups.
And then—this is where most people hesitate—
send your first batch of handwritten letters.
Weeks 3–4: Start Outreach
Now it’s about consistency.
Start mailing 100–200 handwritten letters per week.
Not once. Not when you “feel like it.”
Every week.
At the same time:
- Answer every call and text immediately
- Track every single lead (even the “not right now”)
- Follow up with warm leads within 48 hours
This is where your pipeline starts forming.
And your pipeline?
That’s everything.
Month 2: Build Momentum
Once you’ve got activity, now you build on it.
Increase your volume to 300–500 letters per week.
Then implement a simple but powerful follow-up system:
Letter → Call (if not on DNC) → Postcard
This 3-touch approach is where a lot of deals actually happen—especially on properties you really want.
At this stage:
- Focus on locking up your first deal (even a small one)
- Start building relationships with buyers and agents
- Refine your messaging based on real conversations
Because now you’re not guessing anymore—you’re learning directly from the market.
Month 3: Scale
Now it’s time to get serious.
You can:
- Increase your marketing volume
- Or start outsourcing your mailing
Shift your focus toward higher-quality lists—this is where the best deals come from.
Also, start repeating your marketing to the same owners:
- New letters
- New messaging
- Same audience
This is where consistency compounds.
Behind the scenes, build simple systems so leads don’t slip through the cracks.
Because at this point, you’re not just chasing deals—
you’re stacking them.
And reinvesting into more marketing.
The Bottom Line
There’s no secret here.
No hack. No shortcut.
Just 90 days of consistent, focused action.
Most people don’t fail because this doesn’t work.
They fail because they stop too early.
If you stick to this, results come.
Want Help With the Outreach Side?
If you’d rather focus on closing deals and let someone else handle the handwritten outreach…
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And then, follow it up with the Cosmic Postcard Sequence:
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