For me, the best methods have been agent referrals and Google.

I am investor myself, but I’m now diving deeper as an investor friendly real estate agent helping others build their portfolios.

Are there any tools or methods to find out the current standing?

What tools or methods do you use to verify income beyond traditional documents?

I have heard that it is common practice that private money lenders collect a monthly fee thru various methods, I'm trying to determine what those methods are.   

.➡️ Driving for Dollars: This old-school method involves driving through neighborhoods, looking for distressed properties that might be ripe for a deal.➡️ Networking: Building relationships with wholesalers, real estate agents, and other investors is key for hearing about deals before they hit the market.➡️ Public Records: Look for properties in probate, foreclosure, or tax lien situations that are often more motivated to sell.Pitfalls to Watch Out For:⚠️ Condition of the Property: Off-market properties can often be in rough shape, so be prepared for repairs and factor that into your deal analysis.⚠️ Seller Expectations: Be cautious of unrealistic seller expectations or sellers who are just fishing for offers.⚠️ Title Issues: Without a thorough title search, you might inherit legal headaches.Hope this helps clarify why off market deals are so valuable.

Have other friends trying to do the same. 3.)

Buyers take up a lot more time.The best method of building your business is to focus on existing relationships and referrals.

I know a lot of people who are in the wholesaling industry and what we are seeing is that texting won't be a viable marketing method for long at all.

We have family teams in place in both markets of Texas & Virginia and source deals on/off market through agent referrals, cold calling motivated sellers and PPL.Well, if you get more deals than you can handle and they’re too good to be true I have a friend in San Antonio that buys properties I might could point you to. 😇