How to source commercial distress properties?

[Rebecca Graziano]

Hi y'all!

I have been investing in residential and notes in the past; but given current market conditions, CRE is the more lucrative strategy, I think. I work FT and do this part-time to the best of my ability.

A few questions.

1. If I want to get into self-storage, how do I find potential sellers? 

2. How do I find distressed properties if I want empty office space?

I am looking for cash flow positive storage building in Texas, off a major highway, with value add potential, preferably in North Texas (Sherman/Denton/McKinney), Central Texas (Waco/Austin/San Antonio), West Texas (Odessa), or greater Houston area.  It can be small and I expand over time. 

For office buildings, Dallas has a significant amount of distressed office space with ARM loans coming due. I want to shop in the clearance aisle - how do I get access?

Thanks for your feedback in advance :)