JeffCongrats on the future acqusition.Consider Zillow and Trulia-end users have access look at new listings that don't have an MLS #Expired listings-call see if they want to sell for cash quickly.FSBO-check for motivated sellers.Go to local landlord Association Meetings, look for motivated sellers.Look for opportunities for Niche or Specialized Housing.

If you're rehabbing and flipping a few properties here and there, then you could label yourself a turnkey provider, but I separate a flipper from a provider as those that focus and specialize their business on a regular volume of renovated properties, typically off-market, and usually sold to investors.

I don't know of any special technique.

Find a realtor that specializes in rentals/shortsales/insider deals. 2 Target aggressive rental market.. buy 3 properties @ 150k apiece aim for 8-10% cap. 3.

It is tough to really say one way or another without seeing everything, but I am not a believer in three bedrooms is always better than two.

I select for special reasons why they have to have my house.- I walk out to their car and make sure it's neat, messy car they'll wreck your house.- I schedule an odd meeting time like 1:15 Sat and say I'll only be there for 1/2 hr.

thanks seth. i was looking at another property around the block from the one i have in mind and this owner has a special warranty deed. whats that?

Hey everyone, Just starting out in a tough market in Long Island, New York and after reading tons of posts, listening to podcasts and getting my real estate license, I think i'm suffering from analysis paralysis on what my first investment should be as a home flipper.

I am a Realtor and specialize in listing REO and HUD properties.

OTOH, a few years down the road you could find yourself in a tough spot and be forced to sell.