Driving for Dollar Leads

[Courtney Fricke]

I'm gearing up to jump into wholesaling to compliment my income on my rentals and flips in 2018. I have about 15-20 properties that I have noticed while driving around that either look abandoned, have notices posted, etc. What are some successful tips you've found with converting these to contracts? I'm familiar with building a MAO (maximum allowed offer) and researching the property. Once I find the owner's info, any tips? Should I target direct mail them? (not a huge fan of mass direct mailing) Should I call? Most of these homes are not owner occupied or even occupied at all. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Also, any recommendations on forum would be helpful. Making my way through the podcasts now since I'm new to Bigger Pockets.