In my opinion, mailers are more of a branding tool and best when coupled with some other way to expose your name to a small area.

It's a great tool and app to have on your phone if you use it!

Will McGuire - Zillow offers some good ARV tools.

I am new to this so I am not familiar with common websites or other popular sources.

@Bill HenleyAs long as the borrower is not a disqualified party (below are some examples), investing in notes via a self-directed IRA is a popular alternative investment type.YouYour SpouseYour natural parents and/or your adoptive parentsYour natural grandparentsYour natural children and/or your adopted childrenThe spouses of your natural childrenAny fiduciary of your IRAAny people providing services to your IRA–such as your IRA custodian Your IRA administrator

What tools or steps can you take to accelerate your growth?

For me being 30 mins away, I'd want to understand the tools I need, and the time it takes before driving down there.

Still, my wife and I look for opportunities to have real estate be the enabling tool for a flexible and fun lifestyle.

But like everyone has pointed out, a car is a tool, not a status symbol.

My bank approves me every time I walk through the door with my assessment using the analyzer tool that you get when you sign up as a pro.I honestly wouldn't have the gumption to do what I'm doing full time without it!