If you're tech savvy you can probably set up a WordPress site where they can fill out a simple form for basic screening, which will still require work but is more effective than responding to every single email.The other option is to list on the MLS, which will have agents bringing you their clients. 

I have heard great things about Bigger Pockets and started listening to their podcast and want to be more involved on the site.

The difference between the people that I see who succeed and fail or give up is that some have a passion for money and others have a passion for real estate.

I just logged onto this site about 4 days ago. 

Some foreclosures post on auction sites, some are in-person through the county.

He spent $5,000 doing that, and suggests a return of $3000/$5000 = 60% annually.This sounds like a great idea- but in practice, I think it would fail miserably.

I have been looking around on Bigger pockets for a month or so and do not see a ton of activity in my area (I might not be looking in the right areas of the site).

You never know what deals you can put together with the connections you make on the site of BP or at the Meetups, it all comes down to building relationships. 

LinkedIn could also be a good site to get the word out although you might get spammed by brokers trying to list it for you.

Hello all investors large and small, I am here on this awesome site to start my RE journey by listening to the great podcasrs and reading through the forums daily.