Also, many cities have lead paint inspection programs that can be a big expense when looking at older properties so know what the municipal expectations are going to be for that area.

So that's the thing, I wasn't looking for leads. 

Here is your flaw.You said you are getting leads from your VA.My question is.. what do you call a lead?

Bottom line is that people always know when they like a house, but they often need help figuring out when they shouldn't like a house.I don't have my buyers sign rep agreements but I get most of my business from referrals and previous clients - if they were all cold leads it might be different.

Hi, after listening to the BiggerPockets Podcast a few weeks ago, I decided to open a Carrot website to start working on generating off-market deals online. I basically have everything built out except one thing:
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Hello all, currently reaching out to DFW realtors who can collaborate with me in helping me run comps for future leads.

They potentially getting a rental in Glastonbury, Farmington, Avon or the like town would lead to more appreciation and higher rent.

I have a high quality lead from a family friend.

What are a couple of the best strategies these days for sourcing my own direct to owner leads/deals?

I think we can get caught up in thinking that there is one "best way" to get seller leads.