Networking, especially @ real estate investor meetings is the best way IMO.
I've also met wholesalers through craigslist (posting and replying to 'we buy houses' ads). I also make it a point to call phone numbers posted on bandit signs and reach out to local wholesalers
So the "guru" said "just call up the We Buy Houses people, they'll be glad to talk to you about their needs and getting into the RE business."
Really? If I just call up to pick their brain about what they do... with no property to offer them. They'll be ok with it? Judging by most of the investors on here, they don't have a whole lot of time as it is and a complete newbie calling out of the blue may not get a call back.
oh lord please be more specific before all the "wholesalers" attack you.
This may be the simplest thing you can do. go to Craigslist type we buy houses and email everyone that pops up and as to join their buyers list. You will quickly see how many of the same deals you get at different prices and repair estimates the one who do not send emails every day and send houses no one else has and sends that one deal repeatedly are the real deal wholesalers.
Can you explain step by step how to view/look up expired listings? I do have MLS access and I know they are on there but I don't know a good way to look at them in terms of weeding out the peoperties I woulsnt care about vs the ones I would.