Looking for advice on generating deal flow - newly hired acquisition associate
Hi everyone,

I just joined a small firm as an acquisition associate after spending a year in brokerage. 

The Company focuses on acquiring and redeveloping retail and industrial buildings into self storage across the country. One of the ideas I had today was looking into properties, ideally large warehouses, that have a recently filed lawsuit against them which would motivate the seller to give us a deal. It seems great in theory, but is there a software or website that would allow me to quickly pull this information? We are looking at deals all across the US so I’m not entirely sure where to start here. 

Also, I would very much appreciate any other tips or strategies that have helped anyone with deal sourcing. Trying to make as big of a splash as I can in the first few weeks. 

Thanks in advance!
[{"id": "inin8go", "text": "Pick up the phone and call all the industrial and retail brokers in your target markets. Research the top ones and call them and introduce yourself. Build rapport and continue checking in and they\u2019ll begin giving you opportunities. \n\nThis entire business is a long game though so don\u2019t expect to catch fire right out of the gate, especially in this relatively tumultuous time. Many owners are having conversations w their brokers and colleagues about what is best for themselves, their assets, and their partners / shareholders. And this is a short term conversation and long term. Lots of people trying to grasp onto some sort of intel to make a decision about what is best right now. \n\nStay on the phone. Call brokers. And lastly, when brokers call, pick up the fucking phone and call back. The younger generations want to do everything on email. Fuck email. 95% of deals get done and are found on the phone. Use it", "replies": [{"id": "inyfsrz", "text": "This is so true. My biggest learning curve in acquisitions has always been (and continues to be) the fact that much of the deal process is an art and not a science. In addition, time is money and managing the stokes in the fire as to what is and not a good use of it is crucial to mitigate opportunity cost", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "inirwa3", "text": "Drop me a dm I might be able to help", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "inj0u4m", "text": "As an associate, focus first on the analysis side. Make sure you have your modeling, market research, and analysis \u201cdialed in.\u201d That is the best way to add value. \n\nIf you\u2019re truly operating at 100% from that perspective, then my suggestion is to network with peers of yours who are in brokerage, and do direct outreach to sellers wherever possible. Know what you\u2019re looking for as the buyer, and know what the deal underwrites to in advance of having those calls. That way, you can come off as a sophisticated buyer and be ready to pitch it to your higher ups when the time comes.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "inj6yhb", "text": "Is this commission only when you're not licensed?? If that's the case my first piece of advice is getting another job", "replies": [{"id": "inj79n5", "text": "Strong salary plus commission but I am licensed.", "replies": [{"id": "inj7k2x", "text": "Just wanna make sure you're not being taken advantage of. \"acquisition associate\" is usually keyword for bad business in my experience.", "replies": [{"id": "inm70av", "text": "Please elaborate...", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]