First one is a basic intro (we buy houses, want to buy 2 in your town this spring, selling direct is great for X reasons, let me know if you want an offer), second one highlights what type of sellers typically like to sell to investors (own timeline, no hassle, house needs repairs etc), third mailing is a simple postcard that has similar message on it, fourth mailing is a letter saying I've reached out before and thought you might find these FAQs useful (and I include a 4 pg FAQ distilled from my website)-- I expected that letter to have more response (you'll see above the 4th mailing had a <1% response rate) and it may be that ppl are waiting til after Easter to call, as I get more calls after holidays when ppl have had time to talk to their family.How to track all of this... you can guess by now that I'm super data oriented.

If they can afford the utilities and food, Take out an insurance policy on both of them.

How to qualify: Process all bookings through the HomeAway checkoutListing Quality Add high quality photos that highlight all unique aspects of your home - ensure that your photos are well-lit and high-resolution.

I don’t know much about taxes but I’ve read that gas, food and a home office is tax deductible. any info would be appreciated. thanks! 

You may want to reconsider your ultra conservative investment approach in order to grow and actually achieve positive cash flow.If you are buying homes worth 50K or less and renting for $850 + per month you are not doing as badly however you should try to find a way to pull all your dead equity especially before the markets turn and you end up losing it all.Paying off rental properties is not investing it is hoarding of cash and is extreamly expensive.Just food for thought

Even just asking for a visit can highlight red flags from less scrupulous providers. 

If you host it during the evening, most not too busy restaurant would probably let you use the space for free, in exchange of attendees purchasing food & drink.

Great town lots of history and great food. downtown area is pretty clean and people are for the most part very hospitable.

I would say it’s more like a food chain.....

Not say it’s not a good investment but you have to find a way to put food on the table while you wait and you have to get that big initial capital.