As for blanket marketing...finding vacant properties are much better quality leads.

Try CTB Contracting, I've used him for all of my work in the past and his crews always delivers quality work

Plus your properties attract quality tenants, which I think is a critical factor.

What did you do to convince your lender or find the right lender to find a 80/20 refinance for the BRRR method?

Would have capital for rehab cost.Would like to utilize BRRR method once I become more compentent in REI.

While it is possible to find a decent contractor through these sites, the professional, quality driven contractor will have a strong, local network of satisfied clients and fellow tradesmen to funnel work their way.I've found that many of the individuals relying on HomeAdvisor leads are doing so because their work doesn't speak for itself or their clients have not been telling everyone they know about how well their awesome new renovation turned out.

If I use IRA money to purchase a home and am using the BRRRR method.

A good experience investing in syndications starts with a quality syndicator.  

I particularly enjoy browsing through county records although I'm not sure if it's the most effective method.

So, would you say keep it simple and just give it time to find a good deal through conventional methods, or start with more advanced strategies that I have yet to become totally familiar with.