Bandit Signs?

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Good idea?

What's the easiest way to put them up?

other good strategies besides direct mail ?

Derek W. · Answer

I don't know of a single experienced, successful investor that uses bandit signs. They are tacky and give "real" investors a bad name. This is the same reply I put on the other identical post.

Account Closed · Answer

@Natalie Williams -

- In many places, bandit signs are illegal or have very specific requirements about their placement.

- Using a Google Voice number (or the like) to remain anonymous is the antithesis of operating ethically.

- Utility poles are the property of others and not only pose an inconvenience and hazard to utility company workers, the posting of signs and the like is prohibited in at least some states.

Just because others here have posted advice (and may do these things themselves), be cautious about what you do with that information.  Bandit signs are an effective means of lead generation, and if you're going to use them, I encourage you to do it in such a way that is compliant, respectful and transparent.

Stephen Kratcoski · Answer

The Furniture Company and a local Real Estate Agent put up 6 Black and Yellow or Orange and Yellow ground signs on the weekends. I place 6 signs on each corner Saturday morning and pick them up Sunday afternoon. The owner uses busy intersections just outside local city limits to avoid fines. These signs are only a few feet outside Gaithersburg, Maryland limits in Montgomery Village and Germantown. This is why this store has never been fined which is $500 per sign. Bandit ground signs do work after researching local laws and traffic but it can be a hassle.

Most companies that order ground signs usually spend about $200+ for each order.

Steve K: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Wayne Freeman · Answer

Bandit signs our good if you could get away with them.  Look around your area and see if you could spot any signs.  Don't put your real number. Get your google voice number.  The easiest way to put them up is I believe a sign sledge.  banditsignsolutions.com  Im short so this thing really helps.

Donny Widjaja · Answer

I believe in some area, bandit signs are illegal, and the city can fine you.  So, if you plan to use bandit signs, you might want to consider getting a temporary phone number too. :)  Or, check the rules with the city.

Old article about Houston, TX fighting bandit signs... up to $1,000 fine.

http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/spring/news/arti...

Derek Gutekunst · Answer

Lol, yeah Derek that's why fortune builders doesn't involve them in their marketing techniques, and we buy house's website gets zero hits😒. Hopefully can understand sarcasm.

Natalie Barber · Answer

thank you everyone

Natalie Barber · Answer

I know successful real estate investors that use them in the indy area- but just wanted some input Derek W.

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