I get hits from my zillow ad, I call and text them, respond via email, but very few contact me back.

The primary motivation to sell now is the constantly anti-landlord policies in Alameda county and fear of getting stuck with tenants who do not pay and who we cannot evict. 

Seller was extremely motivated.

Every time they have an issue with their wireless you'll be getting a text that the Ring doorbell doesn't work any more. 

There are lots ways to find motivated sellers and off market deals. 

So, in order to get down to the real meat and potatoes of that person's life you're going to have to work on building rapport and discerning their needs or motivations. 

I would tell her as long as the house is left clean and empty on moveout you will have 3 hundred dollar bills to give her cash on moveout, this may motivate her to get her stuff out since it will cost you way more than that to do it yourself.  

Also: If you don’t know much about the Tallahassee area, there’s a great supply of potential motivated sellers based on the condition of homes here.

He has found Partner 2 , also a motivated newbie, in the market Partner 1 see potential for flipping.

I get discouraged thinking the market is too hot and prices are too high to make good things happen.This story inspires me and your motives are awesome.