Things down here seem to move at a more ...relaxed pace, haha.Retirement areas can be found all around, though Sun City (NW of Phoenix) and Sun Lakes (SE of Phoenix) stand out in my mind.

I am wondering if you agents are advising your clients to do these things/any other ideas that you are getting creative on that can make your offer stand out to the sellers.

Another attribute to consider would be an area with at least one large university. 

You need to do what you enjoy but also stand out.

I understand that the Net operating income minus the interest and depreciation cost will be taxed proportionally to the extent it is attributed to the % borrowed.

God way to make an older house that is otherwise pretty boring stand out.

But, a straight installment sale with mortgage foreclosure attributes is a real possibility

Liquidating rentals will free up any unused passive losses directly attributable to that rental property.

The key is hitting them over and over so the person remembers you and you stand out from the other investors who sent 1-3 post cards or letters.

She uses this information to write as personalized and sincere of a letter to try to connect with the home owner to make us stand out from other investors and try to make them feel comfortable reaching out to us.