Craigslist is so great!

Post the ad you post so we can see how you have it. Great info!

Tom,

I agree, please share the ad you used. I need to get my buyers list going fast.

Andrew Dean

Can you share the details on the ad? Is it just a generic ad? I've gotta build a strong buyer list too and I'm sure that everyone here will also appreciate your idea as much as I do.

Thanks a bunch!

Tom Can you please share the details I need to get my buyer list going.

Don M!

Heres what we posted... Just make it simple and direct.... Instead of divorce, you can use going through financial issues, etc. This is exactly what Dean teaches us about the ghost signs, see this week's block in Florida.

We must sell property ASAP, going through divorce. Great investment Property ! needs TLC

For more information, email us your name and phone number so we can send you additional information.

In the subject line, i listed this "property" for a much lower price than the average price of the neighborhood i chose. Also, i used 4 bedrooms...

Becareful Not saying craigslist is bad but from my own experience some people will contact you claiming to be investors & then leave you hanging out to dry at the end so be aware cause I myself have experience shaddy so-called Investors .

& don't get happy until the deal is closed & a check is in the mail & your setting at the bank cashing your first or so check .

Thanks Candice82 for your feedback, yes as everything we have to becareful and have eyes everywhere we look. There is always a risk but at least you get in contact with people who might be interested in spending some $$$ in real estate properties. Just like any other bandid sign, craigslist is a good way to find investors.

Should we use this script for wholesaling?

Mine is just a suggestion Travis. I am sure you can make it your own, but just make it simple and straight to the point. When you say Needs TLCs, you are opening opportunities for investors to come. Dont put your personal information in the add and always hide your email address to protect your privacy. What you want is to get first is their names, phone numbers and their email address. Then you can do the rest like find out about the type of property they are looking for, cash availability, etc.

any ad that has key words:

must sell-for reasons of health, need surgery, divorce, moving, financial problems,etc

need to sell- motivated seller- bring offers- facing foreclosure

handyman special, needs TLC, fixer upper, must see,
OWNER says SELL now-bring offers

Must Sell in 10 days or by NOV 18th

will attract investors

craiglist works----use these key words on bandit signs/flyers

Thank you both!

great key words to attract investors!

Great Idea!!! I just read your post and placed a ghost ad on craigslist.. It said nearly the same thing, but instead of financial issues, I said divorce.. I already got a response!!! I didnt put any price, location.. I got a response asking where the prop is located, what repairs are needed, how much is it, and do I have any pics... What should I say???? Help!!!

Holly

Great you tried it. Keep their information in your files, maybe start building a spreadsheet with their names, phone number, and any other information they provided. In the next few days, you might call them back and introduce yourself. You can tell them that unfortunately, you already have a contract with another investor on that property you posted. You can tell them the property got under contract very quickly. Tell them that you are an investor and always getting properties similar to this one, and you would like to consider them for the next property you get. This way you can get to know them and find out what are they looking for, location, how much cash they have available to spend (price range, if they dont tell you exact figures), how quickly they need a property, etc, etc.

Holly et all,

you want to be careful about posting ghost ads; most investors know; especially when they contact you, and you don't have a property to sell...

If you find a great deal, trust me, you won't have a problem finding a buyer for it!

Valerie

I'll have to agree with Valerie. You can start off making bad relationships running ads of properties that don't even exist. I just don't under stand that every one is always so focused on a buyers list, instead of getting deals under contract. Buyers are everywhere. That's Just my opinion.

This is what I like about Dean's website, you get pros and cons from different people and people get to choose what works for them or no. In my opinion CL has worked for me in the past and allowed me to meet great people in my home town, either wholeselling, selling their own home, or regular investors. This just didnt come over night, but over time. I have to agree that Buyers are everywhere, no doubt. CL is just another way to find deals and find people looking for houses as it is a free site, and people can access just from their homes. With free things come risk too, you have to be aware that anyone has access to these sites too, so you have to play it smart. All have a great day!

is so over used by 'new investors' that it has become a joke to most seasoned investors- they can spot the ghost a mile away

1) TomandJerry - using the ghost ad as you describe - Has that been successful in the past, in putting actual investor buyers on your buyers list?

Also - you use no phone number, just email? I get "spammed" back a lot doing this, but no buyers yet.

2) Mike (reinvestor42) - In your 1st post here you have keyword tips to use in a CL ad, but then you say real investors spot new investors ghost ads a mile away. How do you find investors? Any tips on building a buyers list would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

Yes steve, I have to agree with Mike that a lot of new investors are using CL to advertise and find deals, but I also think seasoned investors use this tool as well. I have to note that Indiana-Joe is probably one of them who uses CL and Ebay very successfully. I do remember one of Dean's conference calls where Indiana-Joe targetted Estate Sales using CL to find probates. I think this is genious! I think everyone can find good use of any tools available to target properties, investor buyers, retail buyers, etc and being succesful about it. To answer your question #1, yes I have been able to work with investors who I actually met through CL. They are in my buyer's list. I know in today's technology, spams become an issue. I know CL is working on spam issues and protecting privacy of their users. Now, if people start over posting, CL requires you to provide your mobile number, so they can txt you a password in order for you to input and continue.

Thank you for your quick reply!