What method to find my first deal?

[Joshua Farren]

I have been scanning zillow/realtor every day but the delay has already bitten me. The agent I called seemed enthusiastic but he hasn't called me with any leads and I am not getting a reply from him via text now. I am considering getting in touch with a wholesaler or possibly just another agent who can keep me posted on new houses that fit my criteria. Am I doing this right? Should I be doing anything else to make this first deal happen faster? 

For those that have tried a lot of different strategies to find good deals, what is your preferred method? I am looking for cheap homes that need full rehabs that I can flip or BRRR, or below market and outdated homes that I can rehab cosmetically and flip.

[Jorge Duarte]

On top of Zillow and working with your realtor, driving around your desire purchase area would be a great way to find a distressed property. I tend to drive around using Driving for dollars, pin down the property, and when I get home I look it up on the county assessor's office and find out it's current situation.