The best approach is to set clear, written criteria, and then price the property at a rate that gets you enough applicants that you can find a few who meet your criteria reasonably quickly.

This is a great way to meet other investors and let it be known what you’re looking to purchase.

Looking forward to meeting others in the area. 

I live in the Nashville area so if anyone knows of a meet up let me know. 

So same thing as an agent pick a technique and stick to it.Myself personally when I started as an agent I did not do follow up like I should have but what i did do was become a CLOSESR  If i got in front of them my success rate was very high so thats where I put my energy and my moto was next..If I could not close them first meeting I moved on the next. 

With limited time I have in US, I have some financial targets to meet, one being scale and increase my net worth.

However) Explain to them you are planning on renovating to meet market demands and you will need to raise the rent substantially.

Hey Max, Nice to meet you here.. do you have any top priorities when searching for a property to drive by?

As long as it meets "minimum" size standards it can look like a broom closet and be considered a bedroom... ridiculous, but it's out there, and in a tight market people will pay for it... 

A tax professional can help determine if you meet the criteria for deducting expenses in 2024.