Start connecting with local investors or attend meetups. it’s one of the best ways to learn and get insight.

Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.

If you're strictly seeking off-market deals, I recommend connecting with and working with a reliable/resourceful wholesaler instead of a real estate agent.

Hey David,Happy to connect you with some wholesalers in the area that might be able to help you. 

Quote from @Ryan Konen: You are correct that comping software like Privy, Propwire, and Propstream primarily rely on public records for their data, such as county assessor records, MLS feeds, and sometimes 3rd party aggregators.

So any extra pointers or tips , books, would be great guys I would love to connect and build relationships!

Would really appreciate a connect as I am new ti this space.

It might be overpriced or might be correctly priced but is not generally desirable because of the work involved. 

BP is a great place to definitely learn and connect with like-minded people. 

I’d recommend connecting with an investor-friendly agent in DFW to find off-market deals or fixer-uppers within your budget.