You should definitely weigh vacation rental vs other methods. 

I'd suggest researching the different types of investing methods and then choosing one that interests you the most and mastering it.

I dunno man - it's lazy advice and only hits one method of investing.

I plan to use the BRRR method on this and just found out the house next door is for sale and might be next in line.

NOTE: This does not mean what they think they can get for the property financed by anyone...... it's what they think they can get for the property.... it may require waiting on the right buyer)So each method is different and each has a different purpose.

The method we used for eliminating them is unlikely to be acceptable in town. 

First off, I agree with @Brandon Hall, it should be the BARRR method! 

It's all about repetition for me, but that may be a method that only works for me.

Maybe a postcard to half, letter to a third, post card to next half, letter to next third, new post card to first half etc.Max your budget and rotate message and method each month.Good luck!

Has the legal owners been informed of your method of liquidation, are you prepared to settle if you can't assign, what will you do if  the owners decide not to come to settlement, how will you respond to the assignee or sellers in the event of a default, have you considered specific performance suit by assignee or sellers in the event default, have you made full disclosures?