Besides local MLS, what are the best tools to find small, multi-family properties in Texas?

(I use a ton of online tools)How can I pay them?

@Alex Bradley SEO could be good but make sure the guy you hire has done is for your field before, they need to know which terms to optimize for, Facebook can also be good for microtageting your leads.

If you want PM me the address I can run it thru the tools I have available to confirm the occupancy and ADR amounts, the rest is just math and 'trust but verify' the Op Ex numbers he has provided. 

You need to get your name and phone number out there in front of people who might want to sell their properties quickly.Common examples are sending letters to owners of properties, for example all out of state owners in a city, or owners who are getting divorced, or landlords who recently evicted someone, etc.Also common is Google SEO advertising, Facebook campaigns, putting signs on telephone poles ("bandit signs"), putting fliers out in the community, dropping business cards in certain locations, paying for billboards or radio or TV ads, etc.At some point you will need to make a decision on whether you have (or want to spend) more time, or more money.

Google means nothing.I do SEO based on my traffic.

Seal the gaps and edges, make sure floor is levelish and free of sharp objects and debris every crawl has collectedAll in for everything, grading and plastic and sealant your looking at 500 bucks or LESS if you do it yourself and have a few tools and few hours of time.

Especially these days when we have so many online tools, management is really not that time consuming.

Use a syndication tool such as Zillow Rent Manager to syndicate your ad all over the web. 

Will a property management company will have more tools and power then me if tenant doesn't pay?