Suggestions for Cold Mailing Duplex Owners

[Reese Morgan]

Hey All,

I am looking to get my start in real estate by purchasing a duplex and doing a house hack. However, in Metro-Detroit and the specific neighborhoods I am looking for, there is not much on the market. I have been driving for dollars and have prospected entire streets lined with duplex's that would be perfect. I am optimistic and willing to put in the work to cold call/mail/email to try and find an off market deal. Does anyone have any advice where to start when approaching off-market properties? Since I currently live in the area, I was thinking to drop a letter in each mailbox stating my intent and asking for consideration if an owner were to ever want to sell. 

I'd love to connect with any investors who have had success creating deals with multi-family properties. 

Regards,

Reese