Obviously, the equity in your home would be an awesome source of starting capital, and this is actually how many investors get started.

Another local source is meetup.com where you can search.

Having lots of lead sources helps when one dries up or isn't working the way you want it to. 

Is that part automated to extract from the data source or do you import the data manually?

I have been active out here personally as an investor for several years and also as a real estate broker helping other investors source deals for their personal portfolio. 

Husband owned a landscape company and we couldn't source high quality equipment or get it repaired locally at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner.

Husband owned a landscape company and we couldn't source high quality equipment or get it repaired locally at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner.

Try to source these figures from multiple sources and don’t just rely on what the owner tells you.

To get a feel for how the nationwide players structure the deals, check our www.cadre.com or similar sites that are crowd sourcing them.

Top 5 Metros Attracting Renters From ElsewhereDenver:           48%Baltimore:       47%San Diego:       44%Tampa:            44%San Francisco:  44%And, the Not So Good Top 5 Metros: Where Renters Are Looking To LeaveOrlando:           50%Riverside, CA:   50%Detroit:            47%Chicago:           43%Charlotte, NC:   41%Source: Apartment ListSee more at: https://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/latest-news/here-are-top-cities-where-renters-are-seeking-move/A little commentary...chasing demand isn't a recommended investment strategy.