I know a lot of prospects search on Craiglsist and Zillow, but I'm currious if there are addtional websites I should be taking advantage of to maximize the amount of eyes on my unit.I cannot put a sign in the yard due to HOA and I don't want to pay for a listing.Any recomendations???

I know a lot of investors on this site buy real estate from a distance but in my opinion most first time investors are better off getting experience in their own back yard. 

We are about to start our first flip and were thinking of putting a sign in the yard or hanging a banner on the porch rails with sales information...Having a hard time coming up with the main message...  

I wouldn't pay anything more than the value of the land - even if the house is salvageable.  

This is the case whether the property was purchased via the MLS or some other off market source.Barring that, hiring an appraiser would be my next move, at least in my own back yard.

I left them a voice message asking if they thought building a back yard fence would increase demand for the property.

I stay away from most HOA's due to fees, assessments and rules unless it's a special circumstance.The pluses are that usually the houses are maintained better, the bad part is that you can get fined for having a couple weeds in the yard.

You could also write a clause in the contract next time, after your full disclosure, that allows you to get in the house and even put a sign in the yard. 

We don't have basements and yards . 1200 sqft homes are 500,00-600,000 zero lot , can't even walk completely around your house without going into your neighbors gated yard !

I put up a sign in the yard and OH BOY!!!