Meet ups could be a good source too since you’re in a big market. 

I will be obtaining half acre of family land this year. I would like to build a duplex on it for long term rental income. I am wondering if prefab or stick built would be the way to go. I'd love to hear anyone's exper...

Unfortunately - my current lot for my primary is 1 acre and VERY sloped, and close to a water source (creek), so the county has not even allowed me to permit my downstairs finished basement without an extremely costly renovation to our septic (over $60,000, and that doesn't count demo'ing and replacing our driveway to get to the existing tank and leachfield), and even if I could permit it, it would essentially need to be a treehouse in the redwoods due to the slope (not a bad idea though, I would actually love a livable treehouse on this lot!

But timing and planning are crucial.Here's what you need to consider:Future Passive Income: Do you expect to generate passive income from other sources?

And usually you have to be self sourcing them or doing some serious turnover. 

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

For instance, sourcing cash flow deals is essentially nonexistent in affluent metro ATL markets with high employment, exceptional school systems, and attractive nearby amenities.

You can target lists through a multiple list source sites, skip trace those lists, then market to those buyers through cold calling, SMS campaigns, direct mailers, and/or door knocking; amongst other routes.

-  we use various sources (Web, Facebook, click funnels, etc. to fill up the PONDS for our investors and wholesales to fish from.).  

I recommend focusing your attention on sourcing great real estate rather than allowing the creative financing be the tail that wags the dog.