Columbus, IN · Member since 2019 · 1 post · 1 vote
I was browsing the Real Estate Investing books when I ran across a book that had a card sticking out like a bookmark. After closer inspection someone placed their "we buy houses" style card business card with their name and number in almost every book on the shelf. I thought it was a good idea due to the fact people are looking at these books for a reason. Has anyone tried this tactic and if so how effective do you think it is?
Investor · New Orleans, LA · Member since 2012 · 968 posts · 747 votes
7y
I wouldn't think that would be a good way to find motivated/distressed sellers, but it might be a good way to meet other aspiring investors. Generally, I think it would be a waste of time. There are far more effective ways to market for sellers and buyers.
Flipper/Rehabber · Wilton, CT · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
7y
I had to giggle.
Nahh not a good idea at all. Anyone in B&N looking for how to invest.. really?!
Dude people go to INTERNET to learn anything. ANyone picking up a Book.. you remember those? with paper and ink in a hard cover.. thats so 80's man!
No my man. Besides picking up such a book is for beginners. No one will buy a huse that needs still to figure out how to do it.
Lastly...
Putting a we buy houses card in a book, means whom ever put it there wanted motivated sellers.
Why would a motivated seller want to read a book on how to BUY houses? They want to sell their house. They don't want to learn how to invest they want to sell their house not buy more houses.