It is inefficient because people don't open mailers and when they do open them they feel tricked.Second, it is the lists that are fundamentally flawed too:They are saturatedThey do not target motivation.Again it is PPC FB ads and SEO that will have MOTIVATED sellers contact you on their on initiative!

AND if you think some sort of change could be realistically implemented.HI Scott,I was a computer science major turned finance as I found my calling but still an engineer at heart.The problem is in school they only teach the fundamentals of finance and theory (time value of money, real rate of return, cap rates, arbitrage, velocity of return, options, stocks, derivatives, and etc).

I would say that you cannot escape basic finance theory and fundamentals.  

Columbus has much stronger economic and demographic fundamentals and a more modern, diverse economy.

What we all need to keep in mind during this is our fundamental heuristic of loss aversion.

When considering OOS investing, look for markets with strong economic fundamentals, such as job growth, population growth, and low unemployment rates.

Simultaneously, I'd focus on the fundamentals, engaging in daily learning, analyzing deals, and gradually assembling a team of general contractors, agents, lenders, attending investor meetups, and more

Fundamentals and growth are strong in Boise area, but just know cash flows won't look as strong and you may be banking more on growth/appreciation.

I know you mention other metrics in other comments, but this comment alone can lead many inexperienced investors down the wrong path with bad investing fundamentals.

Since I only get about $200 every 2 weeks I was left without any money for saving as I had to purchase fundamental items.