Ideas on how to get my first multifamily?

[John Kaspar]

Just wanted to know if people think its tacky to call another investor (whom I've never met) and ask if they have anything for sale. Its one of those "we buy multi-families" yard signs. I'm in a super competitive area need other options.

I do know about the mailing/driving for dollars,but I'm trying to use the VA loan so most properties that will work out with that will probably fail inspection.