The key lies in strategic investment and understanding the local market dynamics.

Your approach of considering multi-family properties or homes that need some work shows a strategic mindset.Among the areas you've listed, there are several investor-friendly markets:San Antonio, TX: Offers diverse real estate options with potential for both multi-family properties and fixer-uppers.

You want to know how many troops, what weapons you have, what strategic objective your campaign accomplishes and the layout of the battleground.

Learn, Observe, Strategize make a plan.

You are right that in major cities that are super saturated, investors need to be more creative and Direct Mail is not the answer for them.Like I said in my previous post to Cody, I am not in favor or against any particular marketing strategy but I believe in testing a few of them out and analyzing the KPIs and then making a decision on which one works and which one doesn't work as well.Each investor needs to take a strategic approach and always be analyzing the numbers and that's the only way they can make an informed decision as to what works and what doesn't work.

Investment Opportunity: Unlocking Value in Tulsa's Booming Commercial Property MarketBank & Broker Hurdles: 2nd mortgage, low loan amount and start-upQuestion: Should I be able to find investors that will accept an under 65% LTV 2nd position for a 24 month term, interest only @ 12% or an equity position at $300k per 10%Overview: I own a prime 45-acre multi-use commercial property strategically located a mere 12 minutes north of Downtown Tulsa.

Nothing will beat actual experience and a little strategic thinking, but i use zillow as a starting point almost every day.

It's all about strategic acquisitions for organic business growth. 

Then make sure they are leading with knowledge and strategizing with you on your goals, and not just working towards the commission.

Your best source will probably be either a QI you mesh with well in your efforts to educate and strategize.