Don't the platforms (VRBO/Air) not want you to share the address of the property in your listing prior to booking? 

You will continue to use a lender that consistently closed a loan for you, or you will use a lender that a friend/business partner used in the past.

You will then need to know how to properly do you books on a consistent basis(weekly or monthly).

Perhaps if you spend some time and consistently volunteer to feed the homeless or get on a plane and go to a third world country to volunteer on a clean water project, the reality of larger world will make your desires to spend on bling less significant. 

I'm wondering what king of creative strategies for consistently digging up off-market properties are affective for trying appeal to investors?

These opportunities usually focus on one asset class, but it is normal to see various markets included in one investmentReturns are more consistent and can mirror the industry norms as the investment outliers average out to create more steady and predictable returnsInvestment offering timelines are usually longer on the front end and offer multiple entry points for the investor since the investment firm will likely accept investors throughout their acquisition period of all the assets in the investmentRequires less money to invest in multiple properties as compared to investing the minimum investment in multiple propertiesConsSince the specific assets have not usually been identified, you are not able to vet the specific deals against your criteria.

This site is a great platform to be on when starting out because of all of the benefits that come with it.

Hop on just about any social media platform and start following those agents that work with investors, own investment properties themselves, etc. in the areas you're interested in. 

I think you will find a lot of value on this platform and can network with likeminded individuals from around the globe.

Glad to have you on the platform.