Licensed Agent looking for best strategy

[Sarah Warne]

I am a licensed Realtor in Colorado, working out of Highlands Ranch. I get all my business through referrals/relationships. That strategy isn't going to work for securing properties to Flip. So for those Licensed Agents who flip properties, what is your personal strategy that works well for you in finding the homes to even begin to run the numbers on? Everyone seems to have a strong opinion, MLS, never MLS, wholesalers, pre-foreclosure list calls, etc. But what has worked best for YOU?

I want to get my first flip by the end of the year and my business partner is in construction. My background is in finance as well and I'm great with running comps, I just don't want to spend all day finding properties.