However, they could still end up getting cold feet before funding the deal and end up backing out at the last minute. 

His motivation might go higher after the first cold snap...just saying.

Also, have you tried cold calling owners or sending postcards with limited info about the property to generate some calls?

Whether it'd be direct mailing, cold calling, door knocking, social media, or word of mouth.  

When we see frozen pipes as a tenant’s responsibility it is because the tenant turned the heat off when they went away for a few days during a bitter cold spell.

But certainly cold calling and cold texting (if such thing even exists :) ) would be probably one of the  better tactics for you to leverage. 

Hi all,I am a real estate agent in the Bronx currently focused on rentals but would like to start getting into sales.I have hired a VA to help with cold calling in a targeted area.Does anyone have any advise of recommendations on his topic?

That is, if you actually cold call for 12 hours, on average, you should find a suitable property.

I struggle in the fall because people want to be settled before school starts and the cold weather moves in. 

Hey Guys,I recently acquired a tax delinquent list for my area with the intent to market off it via cold calling.