I would never do that.Real estate should be an ethical business.

@Luis CarreraI don't see an ethical problem in doing this.

Also I think being regulated by the rules helps you steer clear of some of the less than ethical tactics that are commonly put out there to aquire properties.

@Alex Craig is an ethical businessman you'll be safe with him, (and several others here),  but never just hand over your money relying solely on their offer of a house.

Meanwhile, those such as myself who are ethical, honest and genuinely ready to but with little money to start aren't getting the chance they should because of these hefty entrant fee....

I have read through many threads on BP about building a buyers list, but I am still left wondering, is it ok (legal, ethical, etc.) to market (bandit signs, post pics on craigslist, etc.) a house that a seller is trying to sell to me before I enter into a purchase agreement with him.

I believe that I have sincere intentions and a solid work ethic toward this venture.

Samantha,Placing persoanl feelings aside if bandit signs are ethical or how other look at them, I can tell you taht they are NOT the best way to build a buyer's list for wholesaling.There are much better ways and many of which have been explained in deatail on this forum.

And there's certainly nothing wrong with trying.Certainly nothing wrong with trying...and certainly possible to succeed with the right attitude and work ethic...I just believe there's less of a chance to succeed when your attitude is, "This is a deal that happens all day long around the usa, agree?"

Not that you can or should disregard ethics as a wholesaler.Plus the exam is hard :)