Building relationships with listing agents and offering over list with an attractive EMD is your best bet.

Want to attract to largest pool of buyers possible?

Hang onto your wallet.

They are off the market. and seem to need quite a bit of renovations to bring up to a value where Id be able to rent out for a nice cash flow, and attract ideal tenants.

Who are you trying to attract?

It just comes down to the relationships you establish with key people that can assist you with your venture.I was once told "Business is easy, people make it difficult"Over the years I have found this saying to be very 100% true.Get busy on the phone and email, ask questions, read books, attend seminars, (just leave your wallet at home lol).If you keep it at eventually you will see many doors will start opening and idea's will start flashing through your mind.Don't be afraid to invest further from where you live either.

My daughter was mugged a fews years ago and her wallet taken.

I think the reason for bankruptcy or bad credit is important as well.But honestly, I would rather have a larger pool of tenants to choose from, so if I were in your position I would lower the rents slightly to attract a larger pool.

I would want to see years of stability and pay history and a complete lease file with full underwriting on every tenant.Since you are paying 200,000 all cash then it makes the deal less attractive.

The property is low income, attracts Section 8 Tenants.