I'd send out 500 at a time, using a different mailer/method weekly.

Creating an LLC and getting insurance on rental are two methods of "Asset Protection" that most real estate investors use to protect themselves and their assets. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Used houses in the area sell anywhere from $75-125 a square foot.These are long term rentals that I do not plan to sell.I am reading the Rental Property Investing book and implementing the method that focuses on cash flow and that strategy states you need to have $300 cash flow per month, per property.

I've been using the BRRRR method more recently with some success.

So, something to think about.Next, what methods have you used to determine what kind/size of property to purchase? 

It can be a bit of a juggling act, but it’s a method some investors use to grow their portfolio without waiting years for equity to build.I guess what I'm saying is, it's not just about waiting.. it's about finding creative ways to leverage what you already have.

Whomever will do her taxes when she does sell, (can be done prior, and should be asap) will have to submit a change of accounting method form .....I've had multiple clients that never took depreciation and when they sold, we had to fix it...doing your own taxes isn't as easy as some tax software companies make it seem 

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

You can put as little as 3-5% down and still legitimately claim the property as a primary residence which gets you better terms.