I find new lending opportunities by networking at local RE Meetups, Training Classes and real estate functions.   

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I added value through great management and a focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience.

No, the training isn't free but neither is any other kind of training.  

overbuilt. just google Austin and over delivered or overbuilt and you'll find your answer. strong market, expensive land, expensive to build. 

We're hoping to be able to only have 1-2 months of vacancy so we can turn it and keep the train going. 

Did you attend the training?

Look for motivated sellers off market and market via cold calling and or direct mail, geofencing, advertising and the like.A good wholesaler is as @Ericka Parrott mentioned, direct to seller, did good underwriting and can deliver an actual "Deal" whether buy and hold or flip. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

  ( i have owned 3 brokerages over the years and will stand behind those numbers).in the RE training space my thoughts are :5 to 10% of folks that pay for training do anything with it.