How to find off market deals, buying systems

[Alex U.]

I was recently talking to another real estate investor about how there is a complete lack of deals for cashflow showing up these days. He kind of scoffed and said you will never find them in MLS, that is where all retail sales go. With that said I was wondering if people would like to chime in and share some of their buying systems for off market listings, how are you able to find these gems?