Ive heard several thoughts on this too. The

Even telling random people you run into that you're interested in buying houses will get you leads (I once got a lead in a baby shower from a woman who's brother was about to walk away from his properties).- Direct mail: All those flyers clogging your mail box are there for a reason - direct mail campaigns work.

I manage my condos long distance too. The

Hardwood is delightful - - until it gets scratch or stained - - and then too the lower units hear the clomp-clomp of the upper tenant and it leads to discontent and more move-outs.

Is this MFR, non owner occupied, bruised credit, baby loan amount? 

You may do better buying, fixing up and then renting out the homes to vacationers... but I would check into that too. The

Something to keep in mind too, the city recently finished a light rail that runs along the backside of UH (Scott St.) that cuts through to EaDo and basically in the heart of third ward.Down along Elgin & 59/288 the city should be wrapping up a $30 million rehab project for emancipation park this month.

I started in the market by making connections via BP, FB, IG, Craiglist etc, Set appointments and flew down to the market once per quarter for about 18 months to shake hands and kiss babies. 

Take baby steps with short and long term goals.

People reach out to me all day about how they want to get started in real estate and those calls can take long (Note: I have a wife and baby who also needs my FaceTime).