If they can't make it, invite them to the next open house, if necessary.

Find open houses to hosts for other agents and door knock 100-200 doors around the home and get to know the neighbors and invite them over so you can get to know them.  

@Llewelyn A. and everyone elseSince we already have one going in the Bronx I invite everyone to check it out.

I told the guy that sentence has been on the listing since 2007 and did not encourage the traveler to try to contact him outside of the listing...it was inviting the traveler to send an inquiry.

No pitching, no fee... just a casual atmosphere and about 20 investors and/or "future investors".

@Brian Wilson - right now am looking to start out in SFRs that cash flow well. just sent you a connection invite. let's meet up if you and your buddy have some time during that week.

(see below)https://www.wsj.com/articles/invitation-homes-prices-ipo-at-20-a-share-1485901804I see a market like Dallas slowing down. 

Overgrown yard, weeds in flower beds shows a lack of caring and invites a lack of caring.  

I wanted to ask some more experienced landlords -- What can I do (as cost effectively as possible) to help make the exterior of the building look more inviting and modern without overspending?

He's the one who invited her to live there.