From utilizing 1031 exchanges to offsetting gains with losses, the right approach can make all the difference in your investment journey.

Alternatives include Stessa (free) and Buildium (more robust, pricier).For testing, a phased approach is generally best.

The biggest issue is most of these "gurus" that get new wholesalers involved teach them to be deceptive when they approach realtors. 

However, I'm now reading Dave Meyer's book Start With Strategy to learn more about whether long-term residential rentals is even the best approach or if I should be looking into other strategies, in light of my overall goal.After Start With Strategy I plan to read Set For Life by Scott Trench, but what other recommendations do you guys have at the strategic level?

They don’t effectively target motivated sellers.In fact, the market is saturated with these outdated and inefficient approaches.

Motivated sellers are found by culling smaller lists and building relationships with the people you call with a more fine-tuned approach.

My favorite approach is attending networking events since they offer a great mix of agents and professionals. 

I was approached by a wholesale partner and flipper partners (whom I’ve done private lending for) of mine about me purchasing 1.5 acres to develop 12-16 single family homes on.I would be responsible for purchasing land and getting it prepped to build. 

Aside from educating yourself, the next steps are to honestly assess yourself and see where you best fit into the equation and to build sponsor relationships because these will be very important for you as you start out.If you determine that you're best suited for the "finding money" part, then the content approach is a good way to get your name out there. 

My customer service rep is a flipper and I love that because he knows why I want to do what I want to do and can discuss the approaches with knowledge.So far, the experience has been positive.