I'm buying again in 2018, so am currently compiling a list of addresses I'm interested in, plus the owner's name and address (found on the tax assessor's website) so that when I'm ready, I'll have months worth of searching data I've acquired since most will probably turn me down. 

LOL.Yes I am an appraiser which is why I chuckle with my advice.Figuring ARV is not rocket science, but it does require access to meaningful sources of data for the best results.Appraisers have access and are the best choice.Realtors have access and are the second best choice.Being your own appraiser trumps all choices.Being a good appraiser includes compiling as many sources of data as possible, this could be doing your own research, then supplementing it with an appraiser and a realtor.

Currently work a door to door marketing job and have compiled and extensive list of distressed or seemingly abandoned properties in my last 6 months (70+ addresses) wondering what my next steps should be.

I am compiling a hybrid list-both line-by-line, when possible, and general estimation of the renovations needed.

"These markets experience a seasonal slowdown yet still offer, “relatively high Effective Gross Yield (EGY) potential for investors, giving them an opportunity to "buy low and rent high,” notes Alex Villacorta, Executive Vice President of Analytics at HouseCanary who led the team that compiled the report.House Canary’s Investor Opportunity Rankings show the following EGY for those five markets; Cleveland: 13.0%, Detroit:10.8%, Columbus:10.9%, Indianapolis: 12.1% and Pittsburgh:12.3%"https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellenparis/2017/12/26/2018s-hot-rental-property-markets-in-cold-climates-for-investment-consideration-in-q1/#1956721b5811

Here's venue and agenda info: http://www.roberthalltaxes.com/expo2018/Biggerpockets has already compiled a great list of real estate investing groups and clubs here in L.A. -- check it out here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/california-real-estate-investment-clubs/Happy investing and feel free to reach out if I can help.

Tread very carefully with mixing meters and make one meter a flat fee that compiles with 504B.215. 

I compiled a list of questions to ask from multiple articles I read here on BP.

I have gone driving for dollars many times and have compiled a list of 100-150 properties (yes I know I need more).

Unfortunately the units for sale don't meet our needs or aren't in an idea location in the complex to maximize rental income.Being familiar with wholesaling and researching real estate I have compiled a list of approximately 50 properties with owners names and addresses that are in the buildings we would be interested in buying in.I plan on mailing everyone on the list something to the tune of "We are interested in buying in your building etc etc... please contact us if you are interested in selling or keep our number in case you ever do decide to sell".My question to the group is this... how would you word your letter?