You can do some sourcing yourself through facebook groups, wholesaler email list and and even picking up the phone and cold calling some home owners that may be tired landlords, doesn't owe anything and has built up some equity.With enough volume you should come across some solid deals that are worth closing on by the end of the year as you planned. 

In my opinion, this is much more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.

But I prefer texting over phone calls also because its a step back and you can always think about how you will respond before sending.My problem is that some tenants find this texting on their phone too easy, and like to have someone to gripe and complain to. 

A good friend of mine in Tampa got his claim rejected for “pre-existing” damage, but because he had photos and videos taken just before the storm, he was able to prove otherwise and get his claim approved.File Your claim Immediately:In Florida, you have only 7 days to report a claim after discovering damage, so move fast and keep a detailed log of every interaction-every phone call, email etc.

He literally harassed me over the phone after I told him multiple times that I wasn't loaning him money. 

I don't even want to know how you get locked in a bathroom (the lock is on the inside to keep people out)....and have a phone with you to call a locksmith

Do you have a phone number or website for Route Operators?

They put 100k here plus here and there over dozens of deals and hope the portfolio average stays positive over time.I know I deal with very wealthy people on a daily basis and have talked to thousands of millionaires over the phone through the decades.

If it is wholesaling, typically it is doors knocked, mailers sent, phone calls made.  

I would bounce this off of a local R.E. attorney, it's worth a phone call.