My question is, what is the best approach to finding good deals and learning the area?

I am not a big “salesman” type of guy, so I am not really sure how to approach the seller financing conversation.

The incremental approach will keep you focused and seeing a deal through to the end will help streamline the process for you quicker.

I will be approaching a family member and a co-worker to start a joint venture on a fix a flip so I want to look as professional as possible and could sure use the help.

My approach to finding deals is door-knocking on pre foreclosure properties.

The seller has had a buyer approach him numerous times attempting to buy everything but he continues to decline all offers.

Maybe the wholesalers have the right idea and the direct marketing approach is the wiser path - to create deals instead of waiting for them to appear.

this is my second 2 lead in my whole lifetime lol, i just left a paper at his door yesterday when i was "walking for dollars" yes walking, wont have my car for a few weeks. but im glad i have something.just checking out how can i approach this and get the best out of it, i would love it to buy and hold but dont know any hard money lenders, what do guys think? 

I usually will approach saying I was looking at the house for sale down the street or around the corner but was wanting to see if you’re interested in a cash offer.

But I would argue that especially if you follow the BP LEADS  funnel approach, you're going to be looking and vetting a ton of deals before you find a diamond in the rough and engaging a realtor for 100 deals before one is purchased.