What is your “in” to off market deals?

[David S.]

Hey all, I’m curious what unique “ins” some of you may have to off market deals? I just had a tub refinish quoted and the owner of the business told me he flips homes on the side and finds them through the job quotes he performs. That’s clever! 
That had me thinking; Being a previous Financial Advisor, I could offer debt counseling or other financial advice, even on a non-profit basis to see what kind of leads that might generate for homes in distress. 

What interesting ways do you have of finding off market deals that do not involve driving for dollars or being a wholesaler?