Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.

For finding my first properties, word of mouth and local networking worked well, plus reaching out to hosts on Airbnb with personalized messages.When pitching, focus on how you’ll add value (like boosting reviews or optimizing pricing) and avoid coming off too salesy.

Not sure why owners invest in rentals, yet do very little research on market conditions!

I am a property owner in central Texas of a multi-family home.

If the number of rental exceeds the FHA standard then nobody can get a new FHA, owner occupant mortgage. 

Properties have appreciated to insane heights in the Poconos, the metropolitan area I cover has been a decent appreciation gain, but not like the vacation market!

Even if the owner seems like a really nice person, they will micromanage the builder and not like the specs of the house the builder needs to do, and/or the timing in which the builder gets it done, etc. 

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $60,000 purchased this distressed duplex using owner financing for $240K and a $60K hard money loan for renovations.

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $60,000 I purchased this duplex in distressed condition using owner financing for $240K and secured a $60K hard money loan for renovations.

If you prefer to maintain privacy and don’t want your tenants to know you are the property owner, I often recommend a two-entity strategy.