If all else fails you can run a newspaper ad of your own.

I now get all my materials for about 25% off retail price at Home Depot, because I exclusively shop there and they know me (and my contractors)

That exclusion is for people who own their residence.

If your a buyer-you need a exclusive buyer agent!

I just got started wholesaling, so I called around to the investors I see in the newspaper and who have bandit signs up, asked them some questions, got their email and put them on my buyers list.

Whether it's direct mail, newspaper ads or signs.

I am just beginning with no deals under the belt (i have made a few offers and waiting on sellers reply) but I am seeing leads from local newspapers and craigslist.

Dan :idea: Finding the Deals•Place this classic ad in your local paper’s real estate section to appear on Sunday: If you can afford to run 7 days a week, then you won’t miss any sellers who need to act fast, Negotiate with the newspaper for a better rate.

Hey All - We've added some new features the past few days.1- 2 Articles from Dan Auito - http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/2 - Investment clubs from CT, CA, and RI - http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investment-clubs.html3 - A new feature on our front page - "Interesting REI Reading"Stay tuned for:1 - More REI Club listings2 - Tons of New Articles3 - Great Exclusive features such as Discounts from vendors nationwide4 - Much more!

The exclusive leads are cheap and priced based on the age of the lead.Good Luck!