Often pretty quickly....see something online at 1pm and I'm meeting you there at 2pm to see if we can lock it up before someone else did. 

They go on Zillow or Redfin and just look for properties that meet the criteria, put them on spreadsheet, analyze the potential deal, pick up the phone and call listing agents.

Hey nice to meet you !

But they are savvy business people too, some of the best negotiators I've ever meet.

Is it this forum, meet-ups, or just reaching out and presenting the opportunity? 

@James Hwang what’s the link to your Skool meeting?

Have you looked into any REI networking or meet-ups in the area?

Realistically, one checking account and an accounting system will meet all your needs and keep your business better organized than 7+ bank accounts.If you want to collect bank interest from excess cash, add a savings account.

Start meeting with sellers in the areas you are wanting to work in whether they be mobile homes in parks, lots and/or out on land.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.