You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

What this leads to is higher purchase prices but also higher rents in these areas. 

And in VAST majority, a kind of agent MUCH less beneficial for the seller. once upon a time, not long ago, "wholesalers" were those who were master of the lead generation.

This leads to better accuracy.

Enforcing the "waste" clause (neglect or destruction of part of the asset backing the note will simply lead to foreclosure anyway). 

If you would like to generate your own leads, I would pop over to the the wholesale section of the forum and start there, and perhaps purchase some books from the BP store.

City recently did a building inspection and we noticed the tenant is smoking in the unit (cigarettes and marijuana), food waste everywhere leading to building pest issues, and there are 5 people living there now (3 adults and 2 kids).

You need to know how many of those things/activities lead to a deal.

Setting rent significantly above FMV could be seen as an attempt to shift income or inflate deductions, leading to potential penalties.

What do I need to do to generate leads and close deals?