then MLS feeds to all the SM sites and agents can filter through the responses or if it my own property like here in Oregon with our subdivisions I handle the first calls and then qualify them once done and appointment set hand it off to the closer ( my wife )  If I get a ton of E mail request for info I just tell them they need to come and look first.

My goal is to narrow down to 3-4 markets, set up some appointments with investor-friendly realtors ahead of time and visit each market in person.

Set up an appointment with the town building department. 

The value of the living trust comes to whoever is appointed trustee when you are gone.

A single person can reach out to 100-200 owners a day with a single line dialer, many more with a multiline like Mojo Dialer.3) Once you have a system in place, you can hire a VA to help you cold call and just hand off the responsive leads to you (they won't really hand off appointments). 

Quote from @Matthew Paul: 51 - 49   somebody has to be the bossOr do an LLC and appoint the most knowledgable (property/repairs) person as Manager.

I manage the vacancies, leasing, contractor and inspection appointments, but honestly the Turbotenant software I use is really user friendly and handles rent collection and what not. 

I know people that will go on a cash appointment and pull a bait and switch and become the Agent for them. 

She talks to the sellers on the phone and makes me an appointment.

I’m not a judge but I feel if you send certified mail telling them to either contact the repair person directly or to reach out to you to set up the appointment then you have done everything in your power.