It sounds like also I should subscribe to dealmachine and start driving for dollars, start a marketing list for direct mail, phone numbers, etc. of about 500 properties to market to at least 6 times.

Also, get leads on the phone as a first method of contact if you can.

Do they answer their phone when I give them scenarios?

In my opinion, this is much more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.

Would love to get you on the phone and talk about your situation and possible options.

Pick up the phone!

You can do some sourcing yourself through facebook groups, wholesaler email list and and even picking up the phone and cold calling some home owners that may be tired landlords, doesn't owe anything and has built up some equity.With enough volume you should come across some solid deals that are worth closing on by the end of the year as you planned. 

In my opinion, this is much more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.

But I prefer texting over phone calls also because its a step back and you can always think about how you will respond before sending.My problem is that some tenants find this texting on their phone too easy, and like to have someone to gripe and complain to. 

We text through our software which is much easier to track than phones.