If you're willing to put the time, strategies like cold call, direct mail, door knock, PPC, social media might be worthwhile.

For instance, at one home I saw a crack in the walkway by the steps leading to the front door.

However, I am the owner and broker of a leasing brokerage called Open Door Realty. 

And yes you could invest the money for a deal ... but lets be STRAIGHT . with 2k you get the basic education / foot in the door.

Hello, My husband and I have a portfolio of 40+ doors of long-term rentals. 

They're not giving you 20% discount and selling the one next door at full price. 

Our next door neighbor is deceased, according to property records and we always thought the property is vacant but someone showed up and started throwing bricks at the new sliding door we installed, my workers heard the loud noise and went to check and they claim to see a weapon on his hand and fled the property. 

I've done over 75 flips in the past 3 years, we manage 300+ doors, and I own 28 long term rentals. 

I've heard of agents riding around town just opening doors and hoping the buyer will pick something.

The main house shares a front door, but the first and second floors are both separate units.