Should I visit a REI club first?

I just returned from Austin to visit a "Tiny House" which was really a "Park Model".

Instead of heading to the big box store, search online for old items people are selling or visit a garage sale.

You may want to check with the local mobile home dealerships and visit a few parks in your area.

Check the Daily Record or other business publications where foreclosures and tax sales are publicized.Attend Rent and Housing court every dayRun ads in newspapers or Goggle Ad WordsTalk to foreclosures attorneysGet on the mailing list of all auctioneers in the areaWork a farm area, walk and talkMake offers everyday on expired listingsAttend seller ordered auctionsVisit the manager of every bank in your areaGet the current list of Tax Sale offerings, visit as many owners as possibleOffer agents a big bonuses for bring you listed and unlisted propertiesTalk to brokers and mangers of real estate officesJust my thoughts.

I'm meeting one owner this Thursday to visit a property that's already renting.

I've had pretty good success to date and have a trusted team in market to help me out, I also visit a few times a year to check in on my properties and look at new ones.Recently I've been having a number of people ask about investing with me or through me.

Finally this little gem from my neighbors in 1990"A yankee comes for a visit, a damn yankee comes with a u-haul"

Life was so much better when I stopped driving 30 min to visit a friend across town, go to the movies, or anything.

When you visit a city as a tourist or even with an investor mindset for the first time, your head tends to pull to the emotional side -- what a cool town, love the vibe, I feel comfortable here, this looks too rough ... etc.