The developers/promoters are touting it as a highly automated deal finding solution that's good for those who have a full-time W-2...

I have been investing in the stock market for 5 years and I am now transitioning over to real estate after doing my research on real estate for the past two years. 

Do you use any tools or services to automate the process, or is it something you manually handle?

The automating of reviews I understand.

I have gotten two very good clients that way.. this way I dont spend a dime on marketing they come to me :)

 Hey GUYSOver the years, I’ve worked on creating high-converting funnels for marketing agencies, and one thing I’ve noticed is that the core principles of attracting, nurturing, and converting leads are just as relevant for real estate investors.I’ve been diving into strategies that could help investors streamline their deal flow, attract motivated sellers, and build better relationships with private lenders.

In the last 18 months various states have instituted new rules, regulations or laws related to (1) need for licensure to wholesale (2) restrictions on marketing of a property in which you do not have ownership and (3) disclosure requirements when dealing with a homeowner that makes it clear to the homeowner that the contact signed with the wholesaler is not a definitive “sales” contract, therefore making it less likely home owners will sign4.

Quote from @Michael Ewers: Hey y'all, Wondering what is the best marketing strategy for obtaining off market leads?

I can't imagine how much extra time is spent without having automation.

You can reach out to him direct on voxer but that seemed like an automated reply as well.