Where have you been successful in locating CRE props?

[Candice T.]

Hi Community, where have you been successful in locating off-market CRE props for sale? The market seems tight and the on-market selection is doesn't meet investment model. I invite input, thanks.

[Henry Clark]

With that info 

Recommend you make your deals.

1.  Use google search for apartments. Then look at google earth to look at them. Make a list.    
2.  Use tax GIS map and info to find owners and size square footage.    Down at the bottom will be other PIDs they own.  Check those out. 
3.   Develop a solution package.   Don’t just say you want to buy.  Be open to supporting 1031, owner financing, multi year phased purchase, retaining them for a year, putting down deposits for options to buy, whatever else helps them.  
4.    Only talk with the owners.  Talk with them every 6 months.  Ask them about properties.  No letters, no emails, no robo calls.  Personal contact.
5.  Make them actual offers. Subject to due diligence.  Do your home work.   

Make your deals.  Life will happen for these owners.