Hopefully REALvestments will be one of the players in the field and helping to lead the way.  

Get them to give you a financial commitment (don't take the cash now - only when you have a great deal)Make it a habit to attend these foreclosure auctions - even if you are not prepared to buy - you will get to know the players - who is there - what do they look for, how do they bid.

If there is a will the probable players are known.

This is one of the main reasons I'm always so down on C/D class rentals - no one that can afford to buy a home is going to buy in those areas, you will always sell to another investor looking for a deal.

I realize sources are a tightly guarded secret, but some general guidelines would be helpful.I’d love to hear from some of the more experienced players out there.Thanks!

Although this could be said for a lot of other professions that would seemingly make successful players in real estate (contractors, home inspectors, CPA's, etc).

Most cash flow is found in C/D neighborhoods, or other techniques like STR in better locations. 

I don't own a pen writing machine, but I do work with some big players in the Vegas RE market and they've consistently told me that pen-written cards consistently outperform straight direct mail.Typical direct mail goes straight into the trash.

With stations opening first near the airport, then the next one near Universal's new theme park Epic Universe, and then one someplace near Disney, what opportunities do you see that haven't already been snatched up by the big players?

Cincinnati too is home to big players like Proctor and Gamble, General Electric, and more.