But... the market is very, very tough right now, and what I tell everyone in your position is: if you're serious about it, you have to pick a market, go to it in person, and be willing to spend time in it in person, building a network and getting to know it. 

As long as the tenant receives it and signs a copy, you should be good.Certified Mail works because the Courts accept this as delivered even if the tenant never picks it up.

We're talking about picking markets.........Don't you dare say Columbus bro.

From a fellow newbie.I work a 9-5 as well and plan on keeping my hospital job (Luckily, I am only part-time at this job but have the option to pick-up extra shifts or take extra call 📟). 

So as to not seem biased and to be fair one REIA may appeal to you and your needs more then mine so my pick for the last many years may not be your pick. 

Thanks Jason, would be great to pick your brain and see if it's an area for me. whats the best way to reach you? 

Pick your niche and stick to it.

I had a chance to pick the brain of the auctioneer who runs the auctions for a number of the counties and municipalities in GA.  

Here's how I do my due diligence:1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where I think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then and only then do I pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.

Not saying you do not know how to do this, but make sure you pick the right lead source and know what that lead source will be giving you.