During that time I've often described the multifamily market as a traffic collision at a 4-way intersection where you had (lack of or negative) rent growth coming from one direction, and from the other directions: cap rates, expenses, and interest rates. 

There's many off-market deals posted directly by sellers or wholesalers!

The problem (as you have cited) is trying to understand what you need (you don't know what you don't know), where to get it, qualifying its source(s), and the validity and usefulness of all that.Pardon me if I've gone into this too much, but I meet many people with the same concerns that you are voicing and this is offered, as much as possible in direct response to your post.Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or questions. 

We have to order six months ahead from our Mennonite source and put a deposit down

I’ve worked with ALE before and actually market my inventory to them directly via different marketing techniques.

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

Those companies you asked about are more for deal finding and direct contact to off-market sellers, is that what you are looking for? 

Can someone point me in the right direction?

You can also list on Facebook Marketplace, join local Section 8 Facebook groups, or contact CMHA directly - they often have a list of people looking.

My favorite way is is simply using Pricelabs using a comp set, OR using Airbnb itself to see what your direct competition is.