What’s the BEST way to find off-market deals consistently?

[Domynique Wilson]

Hey BP community,

I’m diving deeper into flipping and new construction here in Virginia (Hampton Roads area), and I’m trying to refine my deal-finding systems.

For those of you consistently locking down off-market deals (or good on-market opportunities), what strategies or tools are you seeing the BEST results with right now?

Specifically looking to learn more about:

• Direct-to-seller marketing (mail, SMS, cold calling, door knocking – what works in 2025?)
• Driving for Dollars apps or systems
• Using agents for pocket listings / pre-MLS
• Networking with wholesalers
• PropStream/Batch Leads/Privy — worth it or not?
• How you structure your seller conversations to actually get them to open up
• Whether a CRM is necessary early on, and which one
• Creative financing opportunities people are finding off-market
• What’s working today in this market — not just what used to work

If you’re consistently sourcing deals, I’d love to hear:

- What channels produce actual contracts for you
- Your monthly marketing budget (optional)
- Mistakes to avoid
-  Your #1 piece of advice for someone building a pipeline from scratch

Appreciate any insight — trying to build a repeatable system instead of relying on luck or the occasional warm lead.

Thanks in advance!
– Domynique