I was wondering if most wholesalers have stopped using direct mail and just moved to google/facebook to find deals?

Depending on the condition you'll command a better price on the MLS vs. off market.

I have purchased an off-market property from an investor who now wants to sell the rest of his portfolio.

What are some other emerging markets maybe with a bit lower to cost to entry for a BRRRR strategy?

As we kick off 2025, the real estate market is continuing to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors.

A lot hinges on a conveyor belt of value-add because as you said, the equity is there making all the various options viable. 

In the second half of the year, market by market, the supply will slow to near record lows, which will be a key theme in 2026.

How do you identify emerging markets before they become over saturated?

I thought I was buying at top of the market in 2020...and 2022...but prices continue to remain high. 

I was running an sms campaign through an overseas assistant, but I've been researching AI sms marketing platforms that actually handle conversations from beginning to end, qualifying and disqualifying leads.