Craigslist. What are your Thoughts?

[Yasmine Bisumber]

So of course I am the typical newbie with little money and a full time job. I have read a few posts and seen a few videos mentioning Craigslist as a way to find deals and market. I want to know everyone's take on this site and your oppinions.

Is it worth the time or should I focus on another type of low price marketing?

I understand that with a larger budget I will get a lot more done but unfortunately for me that is not the case. I am working on putting together a stonrger budget but that takes time and I would hate to sit around and do nothing. Even if all I get out of this is practice and 100 "No's" thats a start for me.

Thanks guys! Happy Investing.

[Steven J.]

I totally recommend craigslist. I use that more than I do the MLS. In my area, and most in general, the MLS is saturated with over priced values. I also like CL because I can work in direct contact with the sellers and negotiate more ideal terms for me. I can't do that type of 1 on 1 negotiation through a realtor. Now if I were focused on foreclosures that would be a different story.

Keep in mind, CL does have a lot of crap on there as well.