You might consider an inconspicuously place mounted lockbox somewhere on the property.

If neither of those conditions exist, there is no reason for the homeowner to even consider an investor offer, and you'll be wasting your time if you send out marketing that causes those people to call you.

I wouldn't want to waste much time talking to unmotivated sellers that might expect full price of their house.You may want to consider an out-going message that is more specific to the motivated seller - "Need to sell your house fast?

Gotta watch who ya snag for a partner, it's easy to be had, now, I might suggest you consider an older partner who is more experienced that can carry on in a partnership arrangement based on a true meeting of the minds and loyalty with benefits for both, you just wouldn't have those games ;-))

They consider an contract that has contingencies as having possible roadblocks.

Unfortunately I haven't launched my own campaign, but having recieved numerous mailers I consider an email address just as important as a telephone number.

First, I'd not take the 50% rule on this as a multi, older units and rents topped off, put a pencil to it.Secondly, with 50K, look at the properties and consider an offer on 1, 2 or 3 units having a reasonable down on a different deal.Consider management as a job and what you get paid to actively be in it.If the units will be difficult to finance, point that out to the seller, his option may be a cash buyer or seller financing full term or at least long term to something a bank would bite on. like 50% LTV.Understand, he thinks he can finance at about the same income he gets for rents as he knows what comes in long term all said and done, so consider your costs carefully and the note terms.Does he want to sell or must he sell, there's a difference

It is customary to include your proof of funds or pre-approval letter with the offer, and many sellers will not even consider an offer without it.Your contract should specify your inspection period - and you are generally correct on how that works.If you are using cash or hard money, you generally do not have a financing contingency, which makes it even more crucial to have your funding lined up before making the offer - because once the inspection period has passed, you generally cannot and do nor get your earnest money deposit back.

The seller Might consider an offer like this at this point.

If you need more space for your family, you could consider an addition, if there is space in the property for it.