How do you get a stream of deals coming in to analyze?

[Nicholas Giovacchini]

Hey there - 

Wannabe first time investor, looking to house hack a 2/3/4-plex. 

In all of the real estate books I've read so far - they're saying that the best thing to do is have deals coming in that you can start analyzing, so that when you're ready to run the numbers for real - you've done your homework and understand how it all works. 

So - my question is: How do you get a steady stream of deals coming in so you can analyze them? I'm thinking mostly multi-family. I know there's MLS, but is there anything else?

Would really appreciate any tips. 

- Nick 

[Leon Collins]

I just use Trulia, Zillow, Realty.com, Refin and the like. Trulia is my favorite. I have it set up to send me notifications when my criteria is met (there's your deals coming in, so to speak). Man, there are plenty of properties to practice analysis on. I live in Florida, so you may want to look here if your area doesn't offer very much that interest you. By the way, if you're using the BP calculators which is you favorite? Mine is the Rental Property one. Hey Nicholas, check Trulia and let me know ,ok?