Buying First Trust deeds

[Patty Puckett]

I have a question about advertising (specifically on Craigslist) to find a new deed of trust for 100k.  This is my own private Roth money I want to invest.  Looking for 10%, 3 to 5 years.  I don't do over eight deals a year and I won't do owner occupied.  I am a realtor, but not a broker. Can I advertise legally in California?  I know how to do my due diligence on the properties.

Having a hard time getting my $ out there with Brokers. Either they say deals are sold already, they want to offer 7% or 8% interest or the LTV is high, or they don't want to bother to fractionalize.

Suggestions?  Thanks!