I know your post was about direct to seller, but in the multifamily space, if you're looking to purchase bigger deals, anything 100+ units, it's more challenging direct to seller.I would start with sites like Crexi to aggregate data in a specific market, and target what you're trying to buy. # units, time left on debt, how many years held, whatever you're focusing on.We've also had some success using wholesalers to bring us deals.

Our brokerage in Reno Tahoe, NV offers tools, data, analytics, and analysis to our clients that help them make informed and confident decisions. 

So ask your questions, get your data, and do your research.

For all reading, please Google “Engelo Rumora Scam” and try finding anything negative on Engelo’s “Sales” Tactics…8) After reviewing sales data, the buyers agent name is familiar and use to be local and is now based in another market either buying for himself or working with another investor. $2,500 for mold?

Where is the best place to get free data on STRs?

I’m curious if anyone knows a website Revenue data for hotels like airDNA is for short term rentals?

For years we felt that people from CA were moving to both AZ and ID in droves, now there is data to back that feeling up. 

Remove deflectors and use spatula to scrape up all debris in grill box.

Credit card readers don't need fast internet or a lot of data.

+1 on incorrect data being a concern I heard.