I went on the county website, found the contact info for all the lot owners and started mailing out heartfelt letters describing why they should sell me their land.

They already sent Default Letter!

Hey all, I’m looking to purchase a rental property in Cleveland, but I’m getting mixed messages about whether or not I would qualify for a mortgage because I’m Canadian.

If you jump the gun now, or a month from now, you've interrupted that emotional journey and are giving them mixed signals with your premature interest. 

If mixed in with your deposits and reserve funds, you may accidentally spend money you shouldn't have. 

We've had all kinds of mixes -- 1/1 condos, 3/2 condo, 2/2 SFH, and 4/2 SFH, and they've all performed well for us. 

Regardless of the house-hacking issues, mixing business with pleasure is often fraught with peril.

Wholesalers here is my buy box:Morris County, Passaic County, West Essex CountyFix and flip: 3 bed 1 bath under 3k square feetModerate to heavy rehabNo double yellow lined streets Areas with strong school district  No areas with high crime No septic/cesspoolBuy & Hold:10-50 units or portfolioNo mixed useValue add properties onlyNo areas with high crime No septic/cesspool**If you have a deal that meets this criteria and you're direct to seller please DM me.

SBux has great real estate, but most of their deals are well in excess of market rents due to significant Work Letters for the developer on the front end.

@Steve Kontos I've been a RE developer for nearly 20 years on commercial, mixed use, industrial, and residential developments.