Building your database is the key to a successful investment business. Start with people in your immediate sphere. Often we think we know the people close to us only to discover potential clients and fellow investors. Talk to everyone about your investment goals. You may be surprised by what you learn. Below is a list to start you thinking.
| Family members | Past clients |
| High school/college Friends | College professors |
| Neighbors | Current/former landlord |
| HOA staff/board | Real estate attorneys |
| Title rep | Loan officer |
| Property/termite inspector | Home warranty sales rep |
| Appraiser | Surveyor |
| Lawyer | Accountant |
| Family doctor | Dentist |
| Nutritionist | Pharmacist |
| Eye doctor | Gynecologist |
| Veterinarian | Pet sitter/groomer |
| Baby sitter/parents | Kindergarten employees |
| Child’s school teacher | PTA board members |
| Kids coaches | Financial advisor |
| Insurance agent | Travel agent |
| Car mechanic | Cleaning lady |
| Hair stylist | Beauty salon lady |
| Personal trainer | Feng shui/staging consultant |
| Health club members/staff | Club members (golf, volunteer) |
| Furnace/AC repairman/installer | Carpet installers |
| Roofer | Siding contractor |
| Pest control guy | Handyman |
| Appliance repair | Painter |
| Lumber/rooter company | Electrician |
| Lawn maintenance guy | Water deliver person |
| Pool cleaning guy | Septic tank service person |
| Mini storage operator | Carwash/detail shop owner |
| Clerk at stores you frequent | Printer where you get brochures |
| Photo shop owner | Favorite bartender |
| Waiter/owner of favorite restaurant | Employee of favorite coffee shop |
| Bank clerk | Company receptionist |
| Company janitor | Mail man/FedEx/UPS delivery person |
| Spouse’s co-workers | Priest, pastor, rabbi, imam |
| Church members | Local cops, fireman, town officials |
| Receptionist of professionals you use | Review yellow pages for more |
Your Investor Connection