Its nothing new, just my list.... hope it helps a new person out. 1.Tired landlords a.List of eviction court attendants b.Mailers to Out of state landlords c.Mailers to Landlords who own more than one property with back taxes d.Mailers to Landlords who own tax delinquent multi-family properties e.Buy a “leads list” of landlords from: (www.realquest.com)2.Mailers to Property owners whose assessment went way up this year3.Mailers to Properties that were owned by known investors who went out of business4.Mailers to out of state landlords/Owners of multifamily houses5.Mailers to Tax delinquent homeowners6.Place “We Buy houses” flyers/business cards at unemployment offices….a lot of people there could be having trouble with their homes and may need a solution7.One-page Flyers posted on bulletin boards at large stores 8.Mailers to Vacant land owners (only in specific areas where development is ideal)9.Using Craigslist to find sellers:a.Post ad that states, “We Buy houses”b.Send emails to craigslist ads with apartments for rent (the emails go to landlords who may be looking to sell, or buying more properties)10.Mailers to specific zip codes (preferably low income neighborhoods) asking if they want to sell or know someone who does11.Mailers to People getting divorced12.Mailers to Divorce Attorneys who can refer clients to us13.Mailers/emails to FSBOs14.Send mailers to expired MLS Listings15.Post ad on www.Backpage.com: We buy houses16.Send mailers to properties purchased between 3k-20k within last five years (owner might be wanna-be flipper who did nothing with property) 17.Send mailers to estate Executors/Administrators18.Send mailers to Estate/Probate Attorneys (consider having my attorney send letter, business cards to Estate attorneys because attorneys always open mail from other attorneys)19.Bandit signs: We buy houses20.Big Baller marketing: TV, billboards, radio ads21.Send mailers to Out of state owner who have owned for more than x years (more than 30 years, so you know its free and clear meaning they will be more flexible with sales price)22.Send mailers to Building code violators23.Send mailers to Health code violators24.Send mailers to people facing foreclosure25.Purchase leads lists of folks who inherited homes26.Send mailers to people making double payments (bought a new house, REALLY want to sell old house)27.Target people who have been transferred (job) and must sell NOW28.Target people with medical problems / health issues who cannot keep their houses29.Target who own vacant homes30.Target people who are having financial chaos of any sort31.Target people who are 30-60 day late on mortgage lists32.Send ads/ mailers/business cards to Credit Repair Agencies & Credit Counselors33.Target HUD/VA Foreclosures34.Send mailers to people arrested for violent crimes (going to prison for a long time)35.Send Mailers/ads/business cards to Realtors36.Send mailers to employees who have been laid off (ie “corporate downsizing” in the news)37.Networking with other investors, ACRE38.Locate list of section 8 approved properties—send mailers to the owners39.Post Newspaper classified ads: We Buys houses40.Send mailers to Properties with liens: Mechanics Liens, HOA Liens, Tax Liens41.Contact sales people at new home subdivisions (their clients will want to sell their OLD houses) (or place signs near new home subdivisions that say "Sell Your House Fast" with your phone number….they will want to sell their old house ASAP)42.Contact mortgage companies; they may know of people wanting to sell their old house/last house43.Hire bird dogs (sometimes even through craigslist “help wanted” ads)44.Send mailers to Bankruptcy court listings45.Send advertisements, business cards to Accountants and CPA Firms: They have clients with financial problems where an investor can be of help.46.Send ads, mailers, business cards to real estate attorneys47.Advertise using Apparel with Logos: Hats, T-Shirts, Golf Shirts,48.Send to anyone getting their car repossessed: If the car is going the house isn’t far behind.49.Send ads, business cards to carpet cleaners: Many of their customers are preparing a house for sale.50.Consider sending mailers to charitable groups/churches: They frequently receive gifts of real estate, but they’d rather have the cash51.Send ads, business cards to City & County Inspectors: Code violations and red tags.

So when asked about therapy or service pets I tell them that I can accommodate them but they must return the house in the condition they are getting it and that would include completely cleaning the duct work and HVAC system, replacing filters, completely cleaning the flooring until there is no hair, removing all fur from the wood slats on the deck, etc. 

When you hire repairs hat you intend them to pay for you are a custodian and a steward of their money.

I tip my hat to you for offering a bold step of faith in helping your fellow man.

Request  upfront a fee to clean air ducts of fur, deep cleaning of carpets and floors, etc so that you house returns to an animal free home that can again be rented to those with allergies to pets upon their leaving.

Back when I first started looking at buying a house, about 1983-4, OO rates were, hold on to your hat, 15%.

The buyer in an installment sale needs to be prepared to refinance the loan (or sell it) to meet any demands, if they can't it falls to the seller to pull the rabbit out of the hat.

Amazing how high hats and removing hallway headers can change the layout of a house.  

Don't wear a lender's hat and the investor's hat at the same time, pick one and be happy!  

A "good" wholesaler has to wear many hats and have expertise in many areas that range from marketing, negotiating, valuing properties, construction, material cost, contracts, and systemization.