-Generate Leads-Quick Screen-Analyze Leads-Make Offers.Lets say I get 100 leads, screen them down to 50, and analyze 50 to determine I want to make 10 offers.  

I am not there but the owner, four of my coworkers and about forty random people are there hanging out and talking shop.

It is amazing how many calls a sign at the road and in the yard will generate because people often drive by the areas they want to live in. 

Has anyone used Investor Carrot - https://oncarrot.com/ - for lead generation sites?

I know I'm a couple days late to this thread but had a couple thoughts to share.The rapid price appreciation in the neighborhoods @Patrick Young described isn't random, it's what happens when an intown neighborhood transitions from being primarily rentals to being primarily owner-occupied.  

Dear all,I would appreciate if you could share your experience on how to start, and if possible automate, lead generation for motivated sellers, as well as property buyers.Thank you.

You may wish to consider an S-corp for a business that generates short term gains/ordinary income.  

Ultimately, my goal is to build up a portfolio of buy and holds to generate enough cash flow to live on but as long as I’m working, I don’t need any cash flow right now.

The reason you have such crazy tenant laws is because the high demand...I'd much rather be dealing w this crazy government interference that generates WAY more media coverage than real impact to either side of tenant or landlord.....Than C class tenant...Trust me when I say I have got the best tenant experience in San Francisco, for 10 years....

I have looked into turnkey options, but am wary of just random houses in random neighborhoods.