By not capitalizing on opportunity, you are indirectly "losing money"2.

Does anyone have a recommendation for books or resources where I can learn more about what to write in direct mail (handwritten notes to homeowners)?

Quite honestly, I was thinking of the inspection as a way to see how the property looks one year later, and whether or not I want the tenants to stay or leave (indirectly that determines whether to raise rent or not).

But appraisers do know the demographics of the neighborhood, so I'm guessing this is just indirectly measuring that.- Are Latino and Black homebuyers pressured to overpay for the house, maybe "realtors are evil" or something?

So far they have said they will pay for extra cleaning and direct losses, but no indirect losses.

You would be the sole member of that parent holding company and then indirectly own your properties through the tiers of LLCs. 

@Daniel B.DO NOT DO THAT.The IRS rules prohibit any direct or indirect transactions or provision of benefit between a plan and a disqualified person. 

I'm happy to connect in direct messages if you have any questions or just want to chat!

I deal with so many OOS REI coming here, either directly as my client or indirectly as a listing agent.  

You really don't need a degree for real estate directly however indirectly you need a paycheck and the more you make the better you look towards lenders.