But the way I see it is if I can get one close out of the batch then I'm at least paying for the program and I can keep building potential buyers list indefinitely.

Batch leads Other similar software too… deal machine… etc… they all work if you do. 

I use batch dialer in my business.

There’s batch texters and voicemail software that is TCPA compliant.

You only need to live there for a year, and then you could always move and rent out that side as well.I am a new investor who is still learning, but I am finished with or working through most of the BiggerPockets books currently - a new batch arrives later today.However, don't forget the importance of not only education but turning education into action.

Type in the address in a skip tracer, like batch skip tracing.

I've been using Batch as well as Prop Stream to try and filter out owners with some sign of distress, but the results for large areas are some times in the single or double digits, not enough to truly target on a mass scale.Question is - is this how it is in other areas of the country, or is there a way to access data that I'm not thinking of? 

For this batch I have them sent out on Friday, I don't expect to get calls until sometime next week.

I sent out a batch of yellowletters a week ago and already received 6 calls!

(Disclaimer, this batch of rental properties are just purchased, previously REO owned and pretty bad shape to start with.)My kids can sell them after I die with the new cost basis based on the value of the property on the day I die.I have stocks, bonds, etc.