It depends on the state as your information could be limited on the other sources.

The Craigslist effort will mostly be just for this month to test the numbers, as I am moving into this full time from my current job in tech and do not have the time necessary for D4D.If you have done these, do you have experience you can share with how you made it work?

Charlotte’s market has a lot of opportunities, especially with off-market deals if you know where to look.I’d love to connect and swap insights — whether it’s zoning tips, sourcing strategies, or building a buyers list.

I'll send you a message with my contact and we can connect when you're available. 

In my experience, the best notes often come from a mix of sources depending on your strategy:Direct from banks or lenders: Often the cleanest deals with clear documentation, but sometimes require more upfront networking.Brokers: They can package notes and provide access to deals you might not find on your own, though fees can apply.Secondary markets/online platforms: Good for smaller investors or those looking for volume, but you need to do your due diligence carefully.Personally, I combine these approaches, building strong relationships with a few banks and brokers while occasionally checking secondary markets for off-market opportunities.How about you do you have a preferred channel for sourcing high-quality notes?

Any beginner-friendly tips for managing properties effectively?

Check out this chart: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyMake sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

Is there different sources that have worked for you?

Does anyone else feel like they aren't using their time as efficiently as they'd like when sourcing their deals?

After seeing @John Underwood mentioning missing fan remotes in another post, I thought I would give a tip on how to never have missing remotes again.