What are successful REI doing to get off-market properties!?

[David Cook]

I have recently decided to step back into the realm of REI. I was involved for about 4 months after first moving to Saint Petersburg, FL from York, PA in March 2015. However, due to a lack of faith in REI working I got a job that brought me steady income. I am now at a point where I NEED to make real estate investing work because I no longer want to work for someone else.

I saved up some money & have 5 months of expenses handy. At the moment I am looking to wholesale properties in the area & build up capital so that one day I can do some of my own rehabs. (Also, I would love to do some rehabs before I have a lot of cash on hand. So if someone has private money & is open to JV please let me know.)

Anyways, enough about me. I am writing because I want to know what the successful investors are doing TODAY to get off-market properties? What marketing technique have you seen the biggest ROI from? Another question. Is wholesaling still the best/only way for someone with little money/not-so-great credit to start making money through unlicensed real estate activities?

When I was in the business a couple years ago I was only putting out bandit signs & driving around looking for abandoned/distressed properties. Never did any deals! I am hoping to change the story around though. :D

Last thing, I am looking to grow my network & so if you are in the Tampa Bay Area please reach out to me!

Thank you

- David Cook III