Specifically looking to learn more about:Direct-to-seller marketing (mail, SMS, cold calling, door knocking – what works in 2025?)

If you already have your financial system in place, then I would guess the bookkeeper would only need to do some minor clean up and there be no set up involved.

We've also had some success with off-market cold outreach -- networking at local REI clubs, courthouse steps, driving neighborhoods, and just talking to people.

@Rory O'Brien  Any way to keep two sets of machines in the basement.

Is it mostly referrals, networking, cold outreach?

A tenant set the kitchen on fire.

Outbound MarketingIf you're on a budget, start with cold calling, texting, or cold email.Yes, there are platforms like Launch Control for texting and BatchDialer for calls to do this out reach more efficiently.However you can also start with Google Voice or even your own phone.Get a basic script.

I mostly cold call for direct landlord outreach.

Start networking and find a solid mentor or team to join where you'll both benefit mutually.My mentor provided me with list to call, taught me how to cold call to find deals, bought some of the deals himself and helped me sell the other deals by bringing his investors on them. 

How do you handle them.Do you hire cold callers to do the work for you?