It sounds like you need more tools/systems/knowledge before you put yourself out there as a cash buyer.

Realtors are potential tools to get what you are after.

Hey @Tom Dempsey, my advice would be to find a brokerage that can provide you with a good CRM to help with follow ups and transaction management.

Under 'tools' above.

I've done a few wholesale deals, and I'm looking for insight on what tools folks are using to generate lists for potential motivated sellers.Thanks!

I'm still learning all of the possibilities of it, but I know it can be a hell of a tool to fix up a home to build equity and then move to a new home to do it again.

Welcome to BiggerPockets and congratulations on doing the work.We do not invest in Lafayette, but love to talk real estate and connect with good people.Happy to help and share any successes, failures, and our preferred tools tips tricks reads and resources. 

If you go the self-managing route (highly recommended to save 25-40% of gross revenues), below are important points to know about self-managing STRs:Research local regulations to figure out what you need to do to have a legal STRResearch properties near yours on Rabbu or Airbnb to figure out what amenities sell and what you can add to stand outHire a professional photographerImplement a pricing tool like Wheelhouse, Pricelabs, or Beyond Pricing.

@Justin Johnson I’ve been working with CRM Properties in Kokomo.

Add them to some type of CRM or other contact management system, and create follow up tasks for yourself to stay in touch.