I don't advertise on Craigslist and FB marketplace-I rely on word of mouth  so people know before they come to my house they WILL be tested multiple times a week and WILL have to go to AA meetings, do their chores and be a TEAM player with the rest of the house. 

Once you build trust, you’ll start seeing the same opportunities the bigger players are getting.I’d also recommend building a simple system for quickly analyzing deals and raising capital at the same time.

Additionally you want to work with someone ethical as there are many bad players in this kind of financing. 

Lots of new industries moving in and the new FBI facilities on Redstone arsenal.

I know the common big players, doorloop, buildium, appfolio, etc. but they are too expensive for what else is out there.

For others, it's building a team of A players in a particular market. 

Places like Huntsville and Madison are known for tech-driven job growth, with NASA, Redstone Arsenal, and research institutions fueling stability and tenant demand (realestateskills.com, ark7.com, Wikipedia).

Also, I know a few investors who’ve been exploring Dubai from abroad — networking there can be a game-changer if you’re open to connecting with other active players.

The best way to get connected is to plug into investor-friendly markets where there are a lot of active players and opportunities to collaborate.

Practical Tips We LearnedExpect the city’s first offer to be below market value—that’s normal.Independent appraisals + attorneys with eminent domain experience often secure significantly higher payouts.Start lining up the replacement property plan early so you don’t lose time once funds hit escrow.Bottom line:Your key players are:Eminent domain attorney (negotiations & appeals)1033-savvy exchange specialist (tax side)Optional: Commercial broker if you want to roll into bigger assetsThose three together made the process smoother for our client and avoided nasty surprises.