Podcasts and networking have been the key for me.

I even look at residential properties with key words for potential conversions to multi but those are also hard to come by.

In the spring you can list it for market rate and have better marketing/screening strategies in place.HOW TO SCREEN APPLICANTSI recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

Partnering with investors, attending local meetups, and building a strong network would be key steps.

Sounds like you'll have to ride this out.Next time I recommend "cash for keys."

Having a contingency fund is key.

The other half is mostly turn key, light move in ready, section 8 work that is financed from the start.  

Although those guys had brick and mortar and where very good at what they did ( screwing people)this new crop are just hiding behind social media and their key board. 

Building relationships and finding the right deals will be key to your success - also make sure to start out small and go from there - don't get into something too big/you can't handle.

However, there are good deals in both markets.The key is to know your numbers and what makes a good investment.