I am a B to B guy  not a retail seller to one off investors.  

The thread herding, the constant authority demands, and the virtue signaling.

Look for properties with low taxes, separate utilities, strong demand, and potential for rent increases.

Panicking sellers may temporarily drive prices lower, but stabilization is expected.

Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid

Does the seller carry or private lender financing align with this?

This is a personal choice and depends largely on your risk tolerance level and the current demand for rentals in your area.Vehicle Repossessions: Having a vehicle repossessed is strong indication that a tenant cannot handle their money very well.

I would be buying into a sellers market in almost any Albertan city.Alberta also worries me as it is known to be super volatile for short periods of time and then sit dormant for up to a decade. 

Unless the seller has to be immediately out of the mortgage I see sub-to as an excellent cost reduction strategy. just reading between the lines.. but if the bank says they will take 91k for it sounds like the mortgage is in default so a sub to might not be possible.

Focus on areas with strong population and job growth—that's usually a good sign of demand.