Driving for Dollars Route Planner
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Source: https://metrodealreport.com/templates/driving-for-dollars-route-planner
A systematic structure for planning and tracking driving-for-dollars routes. The discipline isn't in the driving — it's in the consistent route coverage, signal logging, and follow-up that converts photos into contracts.

DRIVING FOR DOLLARS — ROUTE LOG

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PRE-ROUTE PLANNING
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Date:                       ______________
Driver:                     ______________
Target neighborhood:        ______________________________
  Year built range:         ____________
  Median home value:        $____________
  Why this neighborhood:    ____________________________

Route boundaries:
  Start address:            ______________________________
  End address:              ______________________________
  Estimated mileage:        ______ mi
  Estimated duration:       ______ minutes

Target signals to capture:  ______ properties

Equipment check:
  [ ] DealMachine app loaded / phone charged
  [ ] Paper backup log (in case of app issues)
  [ ] Camera ready
  [ ] Water + snacks for longer routes
  [ ] Backup driver / passenger if 2+ hours

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IN-ROUTE SIGNAL CHECKLIST
For each property identified:
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PROPERTY ADDRESS: ______________________________________________
Photo taken:                [ ]
Approximate year built:     ____
Approximate sqft:           ____
Stories:                    1  2  3+

SIGNALS PRESENT (check all):
  [ ] Roof damage / sagging gutters
  [ ] Boarded windows / doors
  [ ] Overgrown grass + landscaping
  [ ] Junk in yard (furniture / appliances / non-running cars)
  [ ] Newspapers / mail piled up
  [ ] Tarp on roof
  [ ] Foundation cracks visible
  [ ] Multiple "for sale" signs (failed marketing)
  [ ] Code violation notice posted
  [ ] Vacant appearance (no lights / no recent activity signs)

Estimated condition tier:
  [ ] Cosmetic-only repair needed
  [ ] Mid-rehab (mechanicals + finishes)
  [ ] Gut rehab
  [ ] Tear-down candidate

Notes: ___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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POST-ROUTE WORKFLOW
Within 48 hours of driving:
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For each logged property:

  STEP 1: Owner lookup (county tax records / PropStream / etc.)
    Owner name:                ______________________________
    Owner mailing address:     ______________________________
    Mailing ≠ property:        [ y / n ]  (if y, ABSENTEE)

  STEP 2: Skip-trace
    Phone 1:                   ______________________________
    Phone 2:                   ______________________________
    Email:                     ______________________________

  STEP 3: Initial outreach
    Mail letter 1 sent:        Date ____________
    Cold call attempt 1:       Date ____________  Result: ____
    Cold call attempt 2:       Date ____________  Result: ____

  STEP 4: Follow-up cadence
    Letter 2 (day 14-21):      Date ____________
    Letter 3 (day 45-60):      Date ____________
    Phone follow-up:           Date ____________  Result: ____

  STEP 5: Outcome
    [ ] No response after 4 touches — archive
    [ ] Owner contacted, not interested — note + revisit in 6 months
    [ ] Owner interested — schedule property walkthrough
    [ ] Property under contract

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WEEKLY METRICS
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Routes driven this week:           ____
Total properties logged:           ____
Average signals per property:      ____

Conversion funnel:
  Properties skip-traced:          ____
  Letters mailed:                  ____
  Outbound calls:                  ____
  Live conversations:              ____
  Qualified inbound responses:     ____
  Contracts written:               ____
  Contracts assigned:              ____

Cost (this week):
  Mileage / gas / vehicle:         $______
  Skip-trace credits:              $______
  Direct mail:                     $______
  TOTAL THIS WEEK:                 $______

Cost per contract:                 $______

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WARNINGS:
  - Without follow-up, driving for dollars produces zero deals. The driving is 20% of the work; outreach + follow-up is 80%.
  - Drive the same neighborhoods on a rotation — properties that didn't signal distress this month may show signals in 3-6 months.
  - Respect HOA + gated-community restrictions on solicitation. Some jurisdictions require explicit signage observation rules; check local ordinances.

This template is provided as-is, for educational purposes only.
Always have a licensed attorney in your state adapt before use.

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