@Bret Hudson: I've been a heavy user of both websites you mention and I find your comment interesting.

Facebook is the last place you want to find private money. whats unfortunate is real estate professionals are still advertising to us newbies Facebook is the place to find the lender.What’s even more unfortunate, @April Smalls, is that newbies are falling for it.A few years ago, someone created a fake website that impersonated our company.

From his website, it looks like he has a masterclass as well. 

My state has a good court website where I can better do my own background checks for free so that isn't an issue.

However, if you're a W2 high income earner or business owner, I can't imagine it makes any sense to flip houses, mail mass post cards, wholesale, or build lead gen websites with the value of your time being better spent other places (such as learning about real estate and increasing your income through proven means), such as at your 9-5pm or growing your business, and your real estate is a long term process and you don't need "home run" deals to qualify or make it work.

Are we allowed to post links to zillow or other websites here?

I'm currently using a website that I created 4 years ago, posting vacancies by creating a page and cross linking it to a form in my website for applications.  

Having a solid contractor who can give you bids helps for sureLessons Learned:I have had a couple of clients out of state not fly out and see their property in person & then be disappointed about some things after closingGeneral Tips:I'm sure you are well versed in the Dallas Fort Worth market but this is a nice little tool to have https://www.areavibes.com/ this website gives you a nice overview of streets and zip codes and a total livability score. 

You can also buy lists off websites and get lists off FB for a cost as well. 

Marco posted on this website daily for well over a decade.