What an agent wants is not what you want.Because of this conflicting interest, I find direct short sale deals with homeowners, which then gives me "control of the deal."

Some of these you could do now, some you might want to safe for when you have a larger budget, but here are a few ideas that my clients use:Signage: Bus SignageBus Bench / Stop SignageCar MagnetsBumper StickersBillboards / at Local Sporting Events Internet: MLS (Realtor.com)Lead Generator WebsitesFSBO WebsitesPrint MediaDoor HangersFlyers Around Town w/ Pull TabsBusiness CardsValue Pack CouponsCoupon SaverPizza Box AdsAD Placement in:Church BulletinsLocal Real Estate PublicationsLocal Business JournalsTV/Radio Commercials on TV StationsCommercials on Radio StationsCold Calls/Direct Mail Campaigns to Property Owners: In Pre-ForeclosureGetting a DivorceWho Live Out of StateWith Low End Rental PropertiesWith Vacant or Rundown PropertiesWith Building Code ViolationsWith Health Code ViolationsWith Fire Damaged PropertiesWith Delinquent TaxesWith Expired ListingsWith Single Family Rental ListingsIn ProbateEvicting TenantsNetworking with:Bankruptcy AttorneysProbate AttorneysReal Estate AttorneysInsurance AgentsOther Wholesalers Real Estate Investor AssociationsTax Lien OfficialsContractorsProperty Management CompaniesDevelopersREO Department of Local Banks MailmanCity OfficialsMoving CompaniesBuildersMarshallsBail BondsmenAgain, don't try to jump into everything right now but copy & paste this list somewhere.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I took issue with my having to pay additional for something outside my control, particularly given that the deal would eventually close, and he would get the full value of the loan.Eventually, I offered to pay $200 (approximately one months interest under terms of the loan) for the delay.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

If not, I'd get a quick addendum that allows you to take control of the tenant screening process.  

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

For invoices like pest control and sewer clean out we post the actual invoice to the house.