How should I spend my tax return to get a first deal?

[Adrian Valdez]

Hey,

Taxes are coming soon and i figured this is probably a good way to have a decent chunk of change to hopefully to get me my first deal. I'm in New Jersey I am assuming i will have around a grand (maybe a couple hundred more) to use. Should I buy lists and maybe use a direct mail service to find potential deals? I've heard that the market nationally is really stacked so has the mentality of find the deal and the money will come died? 

2016 has been a pretty good year for me but... I want 2017 to be an even better one. 

Thank you for any advice given your words are extremely appreciated.