Finding properties to buy sometimes can be hard work by itself. If you are a new real estate investor finding homes to buy may not be an easy thing to do. One way to find properties to buy if you are a new real estate investor is the local newspaper. The local newspaper almost always has a real estate section with properties for sale. You can make a list of all the properties you’re interested in and prepare to make some phone calls. When you do call, some questions you can ask are the size of the house, how long it’s been on the market, if the mortgage is assumable or any other thing you are interested in knowing about the property.

If you are looking to buy properties in an unconventional way you can ask if the seller is willing to do seller financing. The phone is a good way to screen out the sellers or the properties you don't want. Another way to find properties to buy if you are a new real estate investor is the internet. The internet is a good place because some sites have good photos of many properties. It can save you time because if a property looks run down or looks too small you won't waste your time calling.

One last place you can find properties to buy if you are a new real estate investor is driving around. All you have to look out for is the for sale signs. This is a good way to find properties that are close. Another thing with driving around is you can find properties that are not promoted well. You can end up getting a good deal. Finding properties to buy usually is not an easy thing to do, but if you use the information here you will have some ideas of where to look.