Lender · Santa Ana, CA · Member since 2026 · 2 posts · 1 vote
Hi Guys,
I decided to join Bigger Pockets to learn more about investing from like-minded people. How do our experienced investors go about finding the best properties to invest in?
The better investors usually start with a specific market, a specific strategy, and clear buy criteria.
For example:
cash flow rentals value-add multifamily BRRRRs flips new construction short-term rentals, etc.
Once you know exactly what you’re looking for, it becomes much easier to recognize a good opportunity when it shows up.
A lot of deals get found through networking, agents, wholesalers, direct mail, driving neighborhoods, investor groups, probate/inheritance leads, and by just building relationships over time.
But honestly, learning how to analyze deals properly is probably more important than where the lead came from. Two investors can look at the same property and one sees opportunity while the other sees a money pit.
I’d also say don’t get discouraged if the first few months feel overwhelming. Most investors spend a lot of time learning markets, rents, renovation costs, financing, and mistakes before they ever buy their first property. That’s pretty normal.