But, for those readers who won’t go the extra mile to do a deeper search on techniques, here are a few off the top of my mind: Craigslist - They’re all over here, it’s like a piranha pond in my market.

With these other techniques, you are not doing anything with the lender and you're hoping they don't figure out you've purchased the process. 

I'm still digesting as much information as I can about wholesaling techniques and would love to chat more with any other wholesalers, investors, flippers, etc. to be able to serve as a future helping hand.If you guys have any opportunities for a mentee/shadow, I'd love to be of assistance.I'm definitely sure I'll be back with tons of questions, but for now I just wanted to get out my first "hello". 

@Pandu ChimataThe issue is tough because if they are up there in age - they may want to pass down the property to their family with a stepped up in basis(avoiding the capital gain's tax).Seller financing is a technique to lessen the burden of capital gains tax. 1031 will also defer the gain...but this doesnt seem to be an option if they are looking for cash to retire on unless they 1031 to a smaller house.

@Mike S. this technique is how you will leverage your equity and grow your portfolio faster.

I started by getting sellers to seller finance the sale and still use this technique as much as I can!

So use the math and tailor it to your funnel and your numbers.If you have any questions or concerns you may have I would be more than happy to answer.

However, like the person listening at the gym in @Joe Splitrock's story, most people I talk to are definitely not interested in applying this technique to their own life. 

Any answers I get here will serve as market research to build the best platform possible that is tailored to real world problems property managers face everyday. 

@Tamara Troutt another technique is to send out mailers and have the people call you.