Finding owner financed multi family through direct mail?

[Devin Mann]

i finally have enough cash for a downpayment on a property.  i cant take out a loan from a bank though because i dont have 2 years of tax returns...  finding an owner financed property i figured is my next best option...

Is direct mail still a real good way to find good deals?  What is your opinion on managing a multi family out of state?