Finding Deals - Direct mail or no?

[Steven Gebhardt]

Hey guys,

I am looking to find my first investment property to BRRRR. I have been considering doing direct mail. Do you think it is worth the cost? I have specifically been looking into using Deal Machine or Propstream. To me it just seems like sending direct mail to "lists" like absentee owners may be a waste of my time and money. I am only looking to find 2-3 properties a year, anything else I would wholesale as a bonus. Any help is appreciated!