Yes, I was front page news in the local Aspen Times newspaper.

@Forrest Wright - start with your local newspapers.

I also don't give a damn about what you think you've seen on the streets of New York City,heard from a friend, or read in newspapers.

I used some newspapers for a short period and never again.

@Charles StubblebineI check the following on a regular basis; Craigslist rent section, local and neighboring town newspaper, for rent rent signs I see posted, and talking with local realtors who manage rental properties.

REIA groups is a great place, calling ads of "we buy houses" in newspaper and yellow pages.

The selling gurus, however, have been migrating to doing their own marketing for customers and often skip the REIAs altogether, advertising on radio and newspaper for free seminars.There are "meetups" where a small number of people meet regularly with normally no particular topic of discussion, but there are perhaps Q&A sessions or one member talking about a deal he/she just completed. 

You can read more about our fight in the San Antonio Express newspaper searching John Vogt in Boerne, Tx.

Also put out a tiny classified ad in your major newspaper.

My advice is based upon how things work here in my area-Milwaukee, WI.I'm able to subscribe to a local business newspaper that offers a special subscription service for auction buyers.