Business Cards-What Am I??

Question

I have a silly question that I need answered..I am very new to REI and will be Bird dogging to get my feet wet. My question is that I want to print some business cards however i'm not sure what my title should be. Would i be pushing it if I market myself as a Real Estate Investor even though I have not purchased any property or have that much knowledge of the biz? I'm curious to know what all the newbies use as their title on business cards??

Will Barnard · Answer

True, but as I stated, the title really means nada. It is the info or content on the card that is important.

People need to know what you do and what you can do for THEM!

Jeffrey K. · Answer

Real estate investor is fine.  I am also new to the business and no one has ever had a problem with that designation.  It is mindset in addition to being a job.

Ramon Sobukunola · Answer

Thanks for the info Will! I guess I'll just stick with "Real Estate Investor".

Will Barnard · Answer

You do not necessarily need a title. It is an option only. You can use anything you feel comfortable with. Investor, wholesaler, president, manager, or anything. The title is of little significance. It is the information on the card that is important. A person giving your card a quick glance/view, must see what it is you do and how they can benefit. Construct your card under those peramiters and use legiable type fonts and sizes and do not "over-crowd" the card with too much info.

"What is bird dogging?"
It is a person who looks for properties to purchase for another investor, and informs them of the location and details of the possible investment. They do not pursue the buyer with a purchase contract or put up any money. They receive a bird dog fee from the investor only if the investor ends up buying the property.

Peter J · Answer

Newbie question, what is bird dogging?