It's not a way I market and farm for deals because it takes so much time back in the day we walked our farm handed out our refer magnets etc etc  was a great way to get listings.. but today not so much.. door knocking for distressed works thats how i bought all my pre foreclosures back in the 2000s we never bother with anything but door knock. 

There's also the option to hide a key in one of those magnetic boxes, which are easy to stick under an AC unit out of sight.

I use farm implement disks for my gongs.

But ok, let me make this post somewhat valuable to you.Look for tall grass,Filled mailboxesNotice signs on the doorsHouse is boarded upHouse looks in bad shapeIf you want to be more active, get a car magnet with your number on it.

He said to make refrigerator magnets that look like your business card and send it with your letter.

I wonder if some form of infomercial webinar would work here as a lead magnet. 

As you already know, Scottsdale is a magnet for people coming to major sports events, including the Phoenix Open and Major League Baseball Spring Training, car lovers coming to Barrett Jackson (and other auctions happening this week) and people coming from Canada and across the U.S. to escape the cold.While there is likely to be some form of local governmental policy change, that shouldn’t scare you away.

Hollow cores seem to be magnets of destruction for us.

Hollow cores seem to be magnets of destruction in our C level apartments.  

Some stuff I did to get inside and show you care;The grand welcomes,Ceiling fanNew garbage disposalStrip light under cabinetNew light fixture(s)Under sink storage rack screwed in typeUpper shelf in closet or utility areaOther vistsSanded drawer guideCheck cabinet latches and tightenClothes rod holders screwed inTub enclosure adjustments serviceTouch up paintUse wood tone or white marking pen on woodworkTighten door knobsAdd window latches, wax guides3 in 1 on door hingesFix any dripping faucet, shower head-replace the disk in the headSome things I can remember, but there's tons of stuff you can do.Takes less than ten minutes and keeps stuff running smooth.Best of all, it's one on one time and not about the "business" side, always asking where rent is or reminding them to return the trash cart, it's positive LL time, show you care about how well they live in your unit.