you have to get out there and ask,it takes lots of time,money and knock backs but you will get somewhere and when you get your own place you can go when you want,i have just got 1600acres by asking and i did not know anyone,not being clever just letting you know that if you stick at it you will get your own shoot.
I know what you mean [bANNED TEXT], i've sent out loads of letters to potential places/landowners, but no luck. I have even knocked on several farms, but generally have had the door slammed on me with a look of suspicion and distrust.
I'll keep trying though, it's what i do