To locate property owners, use internet tools or public records.Real Estate Wholesalers: Make contact with local real estate wholesalers that focus on off-market transactions.

Quote from @Barrington Smith: Contractors that give free estimate in the Fort Lauderdale areaHey @Barrington Smith that’s going to be a somewhat tough task, and it comes back to basic principles of those who crush fields:-the guy who does great work often values his time a lot and won’t give a free estimate-the guy who is hurting for work often will.  

Don't do an internet bank.

Hey there,Showing our house to potential tenants is turning out to be quite the task.

Don't fall for any of these dream internet syndicator investment pitches.

I'm over in Trinity and have been looking at getting serious about some investmentsort on property in 2016.I've got capital and I'm an Internet marketer who created marketing systems and sales CRM's for my own businesses and a few large clients.Would love to share what I know and meet like-minded people and do at least 3 deals in 2016.Mike G

You dont have to chose the correct path at first but make sure you dont jump down a path just because it sounds fun on the internet. 

i strongly recommend not doing Internet shopping. 

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

Others may outsource services to private companies, such as maintenance or administrative tasks, to leverage specialized expertise or cost efficiencies.