We are targeting the student population, buying condos and renting them our per room.

I need to target sfh from not my local area but somewhere else (still looking).

If they want to 'skip out,' not having to move their own furniture makes it that much easier. 

@Jacob MorrisDo you have a target market upon your return?

The tenants will pay the higher cost because it’s too much of a haste for them to move their stuff out and easier to just keep it there and pay the extra rent amount.  

Have you landed on any specific areas or neighborhoods you want to target?

I've found that finding a "professional" GC is easier said than done.Many of them get mad as soon as they realize you're not a naive sucker they can take advantage of.

Absolutely agree that you or your SO needs to have Durable Power of Attorney to do all of this - mostly b/c it makes it so much easier for you. 

If it was possible to do a targeted mail campaign directed to a potential Seller you know something about, even general demographics, that might have a special effect. 

I found one that made the most sense to me, had the least amount of risk, unlimited potential deals, easier of the bunch to find, and I am able to duplicate and repeat the process when I am in a position with money to make more money.