However, if you have the time and prefer to source properties on your own, I would highly recommend the following strategies:Connect with probate attorneysVisit property auctions: These happen monthly and, surprisingly, aren’t saturated with investors.Cold callingTarget LLC owned properties: Over the years we have seen an influx of companies purchasing SF for rentals/long-term holds and they failed to account for property taxes and an increase in new construction coming to the market.

Strictly cash flow is missing the forest for the trees. 

Quote from @Adam Bartomeo:Adam - Thank you for the thoughtful response and my follow up would be to ask when you would consider a property "maxed out".

Social media is relying on reach.Unless you have huge following,  it is hard to get traction in a reasonable amount of time.

California follows at 5.4%, with Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan trailing behind.

AS a follow up as you know I think your one of the brightest investors on Bp.  

You say the following below: To me it sounds like you want to take the easy road - there is no easy road in real estate - its hard.

The primary form of diligence we see on the forums is "what do you think of XYZ sponsor and deal" whereas the common form of diligence in the space by institutional investors, large investment groups, family offices, and sophisticated investors involves following the sponsor for years, underwriting the deals, validating rent comps, background checks on the general partners, and a host of other diligence that materially de-risks the investments.  

Not only were they followed when originated but are they witha  third party servicer now ?

So when an offer was scoffed at, I would move along and with no follow up method, the property would sale at or near my offered amount.