You may find in some areas your listing goes off the first page of listings within a day or so and many viewers are not going to page 2 so keep your ad fresh by updating.2.Attorneys or Closing Agents– Attorneys or Closing agents are a great source because they are closing the loans for the hard money lenders and know the people who are paying cash.

I would imagine that was the case and it is feasible because of his extra expenses.For instance he can add bedrooms in areas that would commonly be utilized differently in a SFR therefore he is adding rentable area.I own a house that is rented by the room but my biggest challenge is to keep it full.

Very respectfully, what is the source of your list?

Do I wait and save up for a down payment (which could take a year or two) or take from both of those sources so I can get started much sooner?

This forum has been such an awesome source of RE knowledge for me and any feedback is greatly appreciated.

This forum has been such an awesome source of RE knowledge for me and any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Not every distressed owner is looking to sell, those that are may be getting marketed from multiple sources or want to sell traditionally.In terms of follow up, I typically try to bring written offers directly to sellers if they are local, and if not I do mail them.

Again, ask about this up front. finding a good, reliable, fair money source is crucial to success.

I've read a lot of suggestions throughout the forum but I'm curious to hear how everyone sources their deals.

You might also want to check your local REIA for hard money sources and see what you have available locally.Jack