If it's listed on the MLS and it's not getting traction there are a number of reasons why that may happen but more often than not it's price.It sounds like you listed it at a price that would satisfy your loan which means you're trying to sell it for more than you bought it.

Winston-Salem is growing and there is plenty of traction in the area.

The good news is that once you gain some traction and close a few deals you can hire a VA to help at least make the initial calls and hand off only the sellers interested in an offer 

Lowering the pricing initially to get some reviews and traction is also probably a smart strategy.

The Rise of Mid-Term Rentals:Mid-term rentals, which typically range from one to six months, are gaining traction for several compelling reasons.

Some of SW suburban buildings in Berwyn and Cicero don't get as much traction, but we have also had good success leasing for clients further west in Naperville and Downers Grove on the MLS. 

I have it listed on FF for almost a year, Zillow, through rent redi, ALE, home.mil but yet to receive any tractions.

Platforms that offer more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly ways to list, search for, and buy homes could gain traction.

I’ve flipped houses locally in Florida but never got traction with marketing on all the techniques every big time investor I knew recommended over the last 5 years. 

Interesting you say that the preparation for the hunt is what leads to success, because I'm grinding and scrapping to save every penny I can in preparation for the hunt, and it feels like I'm not making any traction.