Or maybe you're great at talking to people and could make cold calls for someone working off a leads list. 

The focus for these groups of people too many times is always on defer defer defer…..

If my crystal ball is correct, we are going to see a lot of these sub2 deals hit the fan in the next 36 months. 

Uncomfortable silence will get people to talk.5.)

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

@Akash Sky, they are pretty much consistently hitting grand slams of more than that.  

Glad you are setting aside money, but if the HVAC is 20 years old, or the septic system has never been pumped, or the roof is 25 years old, etc; you will get hit with a cost before your build up enough set aside.How stable is the other tenant? 

It is my understanding that people refinance and then use those funds other ways (personal living, investing, some to buy another property) as a means to minimize tax obligation. 

This way I can see pictures of the applicant, their living conditions, people they're associated with and their job.

Make an informed decision if you think people are properly trained?