Finding deals outside of the MLS

[Tyler Carpenter]

Ive heard it time and time again that the real estate deals that are the real good ones, are not found on the MLS. What my questions to all the investors of biggerpockets is where have you found to be the best ways in finding properties outside of the mls? Courthouse? Marketing yourself with local investors? etc.. Im trying to see if I can get get peoples advice on where to find them and maybe if someone around the local chicago area would be able to give me pointers on marketing myself better. Any information is helpful and much appreciated.