Google Satellite/Maps ~ Good to use?

[Aaron Phillips]

Hello BP,

I'm still starting out in RE Wholesaling, and I have heard about Driving for Dollars to find some good leads. How about Google Maps though? Has any other Wholesaler used Google Maps to find properties in distress or properties that need renovated? 

What I'm doing is devising ways to increase my Sellers List because right now in the beginning stages, it's extremely difficult to find Motivated Sellers. I think Google Maps could be an effective way to find Motivated Sellers. 

But I'd also like to find more ways to get Motivated Sellers to come to me? I have thought about Signs, Facebook Advertisement, Craigslist, etc.. Any other more effective ways?

[Riley Kuranishi]

Depending on how motivated they are, Zillow can be a good resource. They usually list FSBO and make me move owners. However, I think the best ways to go about doing it are through directly driving around and looking for those properties. Those will be the ones harder to find but also more likely to want to sell if they don't keep up on the maintenance of the home.