Thumbtack is a place I have found some traction but it is hit and miss.

In the last few Detroit has gained tons of traction.

Letters.I see the most traction with owners when you have clear written communication.Frank

As you gain experience and traction your goals and targets may shift but you need laser focus going in and you need to be dialed into ONE strategy to start! 

For our first investment, we were thinking of trying to purchase, rehab, and sell a home just to gain some traction and have somewhat of a learning curve.

Again, it has been slow but I know that as I gain traction and grow my team, things will move faster.

Once you get beyond the first one you will gain serious traction if in fact that is what you are after.  

And finally, perhaps the more difficult question:How do you assess the value of a property in a rapidly appreciating area - an area that has been building momentum for over a decade, but has finally gained traction.

Our goal is ideally to have a slight positive cash flow of maybe $100 per month for a repairs fund but we can do without that and just be happy with not paying rent, which will allow us to gain some traction with further savings for our next investment. 

I've reached out to a few different people but having trouble gaining traction with people who are committed to jumping into this process with me.