I usually just look up the real owner in public records, skip-trace their contact info, let them know someone is trying to use their land for a scam and offer to put a sign up at the property that says "NOT FOR SALE" (ironic for a real estate agent right?).

I would skip flipping and go bigger. 

I door hang them and look up the owners of record and use skip trace to get phone numbers emails or other contact information.

He is saying that if you want to invest in STR, do it because you think it's a good way to make money or because you want to diversify your assets, but don't do it just for the cost seg tax savings.The key point to remember is that yes you can get the bonus depreciation right away, and depending on your W2 income amount, you can skip paying tax for the first 3 or 4 years. 

Skipping owning your primary to invest that $10k will make living in what you own more difficult later. 

Skip the hand addressed envelopes, your time can be better spent elsewhere.

should i skip in the hopes of finding something better than will always cash flow nicely?

They both charge to skip trace, but propstream also charges to use the platform it self

@Adeeb Shaheer you aren't going to get through this script with most agencies, particularly in health care Q1 is good to ask for health care Q2 for health care is typically 13 weeks so skip it. for other groups it is worth asking Q3 is typically no for health care, these days at least.

Although the author makes some good points it skips over many of the benefits and how the risks can be mitigated.I'm now the "author of a popular post."