Not only does this create a less fearful first contact environment for the seller, it also helps you qualify them before getting on the phone and best of all allows you to capture their phone number even if they don't leave a message.Although not directly related to finding the deals, I would add that in any highly competitive area speed and personal touch can make a huge difference.

Hello Detroit and Metro Detroit investors, I thought I had settled on a farm area, but it looks like the housing is a little too competitive at this point.

I'd also call around to similar properties for rent and tour them to see what your competition would be if you did but the property.

This may put you in a more competitive position at the offer table.

That way you get to meet real people doing real investments locally for a fraction of the cost. 

Keep in mind that there might be a lot of competition with those, but if you get in good with the asset managers, they might hook you up.

There might be more competition but that might be a good place to start.

I find these odd things don't happen as much then, when there is more competition.

If you know a lot of wealthy people maybe you can make it happen, but this is a hyper-competitive market where there are no shortage of super rich investors so you might want to consider looking elsewhere.I don't know if you have any specific questions but feel free to message me with anything you're curious about. 

It is typically the older, and lower end properties that have window or wall units and they are less competitive when it's a "tenant" market.