BiggerPockets

I'm pretty sure most successful real estate investors got there by working hard. And I can't think of one that would just hand deals over to someone begging for them. There are many successful people on this website that have given advice on how to get there. WORK on reading a ton of this info, and getting education anywhere you can find it. When you're ready, do some deals, build a name for yourself. And then maybe people will be handing you deals, because they know you can make it a win win situation for them.

So to sum it all up, work for it.

I'll leave this thread up as long as it stays to discussion about finding leads.

@Marlon Dugar, if you actually want to try to find leads here, you will need to post in the Marketplace forum.

Marlon,
Good deals are made, not found.
Look on craigslist. work on negotiations and creating a win/ win deal for people. This will get you on the road to the billionaire status you deserve!
Good luck, You can do it!!

P.S. Bandit signs are good on weekends. put them out at 530 friday and pick them up on Sunday. This will keep the city off of your back. I pay a buck a sign placed and a buck per sign picked up. Works great.

Nobody allows bandit signs. That's why we can call ourselves bandits!

Follow Rob's advice. The deal is made when you negotiate it.

I agree 100% with Josh, it also sets the professionals apart from the "operators".

If you demonstrate in public that you are willing to sneak by, circumvent the rules in one area, then you're most likely the kind of person that would be willing to sneak by or circumvent other rules.

BTW, here, the city hired part timers, to collect sign illegally posted.
They were paid per sign and milage according to the local news. They could pick up ANY sign at ANY time that was in violation.
Then, there are those city officials/employees that have a sence of duty, they could pick up your sign going to the grocery store and toss it in thier car and give you a call on Monday.

If you think you'll get by with just a phone number, the city pickes them up, the police can get the service provider with the number, see who has the account and zap you.

Only those willing to cheat, cheat, starting out (or thereafter) if integrity means anything to you I suggest you have the public see you in a good light! I've gotten rid of alot of properties and never used bandit signs.

Might work in some places, not here, besides, they are trashy eye sores IMO.

Hey @Marlon Dugar - Have you had the chance to check out out Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing yet? I think you'll find lots of great tips in there to help in your marketing.

Hey thanks Bill for the information. I thought about going to realtor school. How would I get buyer and seller leads from the courthouse?

That's why RE school is a good thing, you'll learn the flow of transactions, filings, tax assessments, title search information, liens filed and who grantors and grantees are.

The topic has been covered here as well, search "courthouse leads" that may bring some materials up for you.

Those who buy properties can be found in the records, private and hard money lenders can also be found. For seller, leads, get more creative, look for estate issues, foreclsoure filings, evictions by landlords, tax liens, even new business filings may lead you to a seller, tons of info there. Good luck!