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Comment from: Raphael [Visitor] · http://raphaellove.com
This looks really good. How do you suggest people handle when sites like craigslist don't post the ads?
07/29/08 @ 08:20
Comment from: James Orr [Member] Email
Thanks for the comment.

First, posting ads is ONE way of many to build a buyers list. It is a free, easy way which is appealing to most starting out, but it is definitely NOT the most effective way to build quality. With this method you are looking for quality from quantity.

To address your specific question: depending on the reason why, we will need to adapt.

Of course, if it is an issue of the way it is worded and a website doesn't post the ad, you can and/or we will change the ad.

If it is a policy change, then we made need to adapt with a different ad altogether.

Hope that helps.

Sincerely,

James

07/29/08 @ 08:58
Comment from: claudia [Visitor]
I would like for someone to explain the contracts. what needs to be in them and how to make sure you have all the info needed to secure the deal.
07/29/08 @ 17:36
Comment from: James Orr [Member] Email
Three ways to get that info:

You can wait a little while: I am going to be writing specific articles on that and will be posting them to the website (as you can see on the Wholesaler Control Panel list of articles).

Get it now: I do have audio CDs that you can download already that cover those if you want to unlock enough points to get those for free (again these are on the Wholesaler Control Panel).

Have it done for you: Also, if you are partnering on a deal with us, I can personally help with that since I am party to the transaction.

Just pick the method you want to use to get that info.

Sincerely,

James
07/29/08 @ 17:52
Comment from: Tom Dawson [Visitor] · http://www.fastsellerfinancing.com
CraigsList, Kijiji and other free classifieds all have their own rules so you need to take a look at those. For example, CL doesn't allow you to post the same ad in multiple cities. But you can find ways around that by modifying the ad, etc.
08/12/08 @ 07:37
Comment from: James Orr [Member] Email
Tom...

Most of our investors will never need to post in multiple cities on these sites.

You are correct though that each website has its own rules that you need to following. I'd post them all here, but they change over time.

Sincerely,

James
08/12/08 @ 09:13
Comment from: Wanda Strickland [Visitor]
James: I am concern with the approach to take once I've found an investor to purchase my deal. I had a situation where the investor tried to go around me with the real estate agent. I am stil in the situation now because the investor ran into some financing issues. The deal has not closed. I want to come in now with another investor. What can I do to move around the investor and make sure that I get paid off the deal.
08/14/08 @ 11:59
Comment from: James Orr [Member] Email
Thanks for the message Wanda.

James: I am concern with the approach to take once I've found an investor to purchase my deal.

OK.

I had a situation where the investor tried to go around me with the real estate agent.

While I don't know the details of the situation, if you were wholesaling the property you should have it under contract. That eliminates the ability for anyone to go around you.

I am stil in the situation now because the investor ran into some financing issues. The deal has not closed. I want to come in now with another investor. What can I do to move around the investor and make sure that I get paid off the deal.

If you are the wholesaler, make sure you have the deal you are wholesaling under contract or under option.

James
08/14/08 @ 12:04
Comment from: Joe [Visitor]
James: Where can I get a list of all the absentee owners in my area?

James replies:

I discuss how to get a list of Absentee Owners on the articles about Absentee Owners and I think I have info on that in the Real Estate Investor Cookbook as well. Please reference those resources to do that.

Sincerely,

James
09/24/08 @ 12:28
Comment from: mike [Visitor]
I have a buyers list how can I get someone to take an offer that is 30%-40% below fair market value thanks

James replies:

I cover that in detail in lots of other articles.

Please read those and if you have questions about those strategies, please leave comments on those.

Sincerely,

James
09/29/08 @ 17:34
Comment from: Nic Thompson [Visitor] Email
where do you get your absentee owner lists?

James replies:

I cover this in articles about Absentee Owners that you can access from the Wholesaler Control Panel.

Sincerely,

James
10/01/08 @ 16:06
Comment from: Bob Curley [Visitor] · http://troyfarms.org
I was leaving a positive note for all those people having trouble with real estate agents. Before you give info you explain have buyer and want a contract before you will give any info. They will do it because they want to sell.good luck to all. Bob the broker just signed a contract to James for commission for buyer so I know.
10/22/08 @ 07:56
Comment from: Jason B [Visitor]
Do I need to create a buyers list in addition to your investor list? Why do I need a buyers list if you have investors that will buy my property? Whose money is used to repair a property? Thanks for your time!!

James replies:

Yes, I strongly encourage everyone to build their own buyers list. You don't want to rely on my list forever. Build you own and save yourself having to pay me a fee to market the deal to my list.

James
11/12/08 @ 12:27
Comment from: steve lazaras [Visitor]
Jim I posted on Craigs List as you outline and got flagged with in the hour. Is it the spiders that send the lead back to you the reason or should I try modifying the wording on ad to not look like yours. I don't want to mess up the copy if you are testing it and it has a good response.

Thanks
steve

James replies:

Yes, flagging does happen. Did you get any inquiries while it was up?

You are welcome to modify the ad if you like if you think it will help.

Sincerely,

James
11/17/08 @ 06:44
Comment from: Anthony [Visitor]
Hi, james I like what you said about the absentee owner list. Is the court house or a real estate agent where you would acquire this list.

James replies:

I actually have another article on how to get that list that covers that in detail. Please read that and then post any questions you have about that process on that article.

Thanks!

James
11/22/08 @ 10:07
Comment from: David [Visitor] Email
Mr.J.I don't know how i came across this site,but im intrigued by it all.I was recently in another type of Real Estate deal for notes,but not doing to good.I have some addresses to homes for sale by owners.Could these be a good canidate for investors.Im ashamed to admit it,but i've spent $2500.so far on the [dream] with no results.That was in july and my course ended dec 7th.I wont fall for the dream any more,but any advice you can give i'd appreciate on the FSBO's....Thank You

James replies:

Sorry to hear about your previous experience.

You would need to negotiate the deal first with your For Sale By Owner list to get any real value from the and then build a list of investor buyers to sell those fully negotiated deals to.

Sincerely,

James
12/13/08 @ 08:52
Comment from: Craig [Visitor]
Wow, great Content I'm really new to craig's list need all the info i can get.

Thanks for the post
12/17/08 @ 06:33

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