So the play was these fellows would hunt down who lost the house get them to sign a deed over to them for say 500.00 then they would sell this deed for say 5 to 10k and sometimes much more there buy extingishing the redemption rights and the bidder could start right away on rehab etc.. its was just a cash for keys grab..  

I think crime data is key.

Lastly, while looking through the County Court Record I found a dismissed Eviction record filed this year Feb of 2024 on the prospect, the address listed on the record for the prospect (Defendant) is the current property they reside in but found another management company (RENU Property Management) as the plaintiff (this one was easier to look up as it operates nationally in several states).I usually have no problem with this as prospects usually reside in a known management company serviced in the area (Most are the typical corporate rental companies like First Key and Progress Residential, and some with the more known local management companies.).

Personally, I try to do cash for keys to get them to leave.

**Example**: - Mortgage payment to lender (P+I+Escrow) = $1,500 - Additional monthly payment to seller = $300 - **Total Monthly Outlay** = $1,800### Key Points to Consider:- **Seller Financing**: Payments can be structured with or without escrow.

I’ve seen it happen over and over again.The key is to build slowly and steadly.

If I'm looking for a LTR in a market that has solid appreciation, what key metrics would you recommend I consider? 

Education is key.

The key is to understand how to underwrite a syndication structured deal.GP/LP splits, acquisition fees, asset management fees, refi/sale periods..among many other things that vary when underwriting a syndication deal vs traditional purchase.Happy to share my model for underwriting these deals if you want to shoot me a DM.

Patience and long-term thinking are key.