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

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).

Marketing wise, is direct mail still viable in 2018, or is web based marketing targeting seller owned properties a better bet?

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.

I am waiting to see some innovation in Home buying, like more lease to buy formats etc or something else that may change the transaction of Home buying but I bet the millennials will live in homes no different than the previous gens.

Or asking for advice which I think is kind of ironic since I’ve been on this site basically 18 months.

On a weekly basis that's about 15-20 new leads for both counties.If your interested as how to navigate the site don't hesitate to call. 

Welcome to the site Sharon.