OfflineI have tried bandit signs and they DO WORK. But what has worked WONDERS for me was calling the "FOR RENT" ads in your local paper. Here is what you say...
Tell them that you have a PROBLEM and wondered if they might be interested in helping you.
Mention that you are a RE investor here in town and lately you've gotten more deals than you can handle on your own, and rather than back out of a really good deal, you thought you'd call some local landlords or people with rental property and see if they'd be interested in a good deal.
Emphasize that you want somebody, anybody! to get a good deal rather than backing out of the contract and letting it go. Most of these folks are more than happy to get a good deal AND help you in the process!
I Hope this helps!
Aaron
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Aaron,
Yes, calling the "For Rent" signs definitely works! Whether you look in the newspaper or just find them by driving for dollars. I was driving around town at lunch today and called 2 numbers off of "For Rent" signs. First, I asked if they had any more properties and then I just told them the truth: that I wasn't really needing to rent, that I was an investor wholesaler in the area and wondered if they would be interested in looking for more properties to purchase. One did and one didn't. The guy that did even told me what area of town. I've added him to my buyers' list. My list keeps growing!!
Teresa
College Station, TX
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Hi Aaron,like your idea need to get me an realestate agent who can represent me no success yet even got a fax machine etc.Once I get me one going to use this strategie,Im willing to try different ways to begin,sometimes I get discourage but putting this much time into it I dont want to give up thanksEKRFK
If you aren't already posting on Craig's List you should be. Also look for other investors that are posting and get in contact with them. I am working on two wholesale deals now with an investor I found in a different state. It works and it is free. Now get out there and post.
Wendy
"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
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is great and yes, Craigslist has been very effective for me lately as well. Tammy
www.tw4homes.com website
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desparate
If you want REAL CASH BUYERS...go to auctions
Mike
https://tvallc.isrefer.com/go/RehabLite/renvestr/ Free tools
I need to start back on calling ALL THE for rent sign I see, not just some of them.
Thanks for the post and the replies.
Dan
www.danbuyshomesfast.weebly.com
Some of the best methods are;
bandit signs
ghost ads
online searches through free online websites
attending Real Estate Investment Clubs
attending foreclosure auctions ... because the investors buying at the
auctions have to have cash
referrals .... tell your friends, family, co-workers that your involved in
real estate investing and over time you'll receive referrals
do an online search through Google Maps for "we buy houses" + your city, state
you'll then be able to contact investors
Remember that the more techniques you use, the more investors you'll find!
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This post and the responses to it are great! I will give all of these a try to build my buyer's list.
by Jeff Jensen
80 ways to find buyers:
1. Freebie Newspaper Ads
2. Minor Newspaper Ads
3. Newspaper Weekend Edition Ads
4. FSBO Magazines
5. Business Cards
6. Paper Signs
7. Bandit Signs
8. Door Hangers
9. Bulletin Boards
10. Handouts
11. Flyers
12. Real Estate Agents
13. Expired MLS Listings
14. Open Houses
15. Title Companies
16. Closing Agents
17. Accountants
18. CPA’s
19. Attorneys
20. Mortgage Brokers
21. Lenders
22. Property Management Companies
23. Financial Planners
24. Financial/Money Advisors
25. Investors
26. Home Inspectors
27. Appraisers
28. County Records Employees
29. Escrow Officers
30. Hard Money Lenders
31. Private Money Lenders
32. Secondary Lenders
33. Developers
34. Contractors
35. Local Employers
36. Rent-to-Own Stores
37. Referrals
38. Your Existing Occupants
39. Sub-Contractors
40. Handymen
41. Door-to-door Canvassing
42. Free Gift Advertizing
43. Postcards
44. Promotional Materials/Calendars/Note Pads/Magnets
45. Cooperative (Co-Op) Advertising
46. Legal Newspapers
47. Grocery Store/Wal-mart
48. Flower Carts
49. Benches
50. Bus Stop
51. Adopt a Street Sign
52. Laundromats
53. Car Washes
54. Yellow Pages
55. Restaurants
56. Restrooms
57. Mail Center
58. TV Guide/Newspapers
59. TV Ads/Commercial
60. Special TV Programming
61. Radio Ads
62. Billboards
63. Walking Billboards
64. T-Shirts
65. Hats
66. Community Business Organizations
67. Chamber of Commerce
68. Sponsor Sports Team
69. Sponsor an Event
70. Charitable events
71. Charitable Raffles
72. Host a Charitable Function
73. Local Churches
74. Weekly Hotels
75. Property Brochures
76. Magnetic Vehicle Signs
77. Vehicles Wraps
78. Real Estate Auctions
79. White Vehicle Lettering
80. Club Membership Bulletin Board
when I drive to and from places I take different routes, and when I see properties that were sold recently and are being rehabbed, I stop and ask if the investor is looking for more properties in the area... the answer is always YES
Valerie
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I just want to know if someone can answer this for me i'd really would appreciated, im new to this investor stuff too. Are the pre forclosure properties on zillow good leads for Sellers list? Do I just go to the property and talk to the owner or should I email them?