Create a sign in sheet so those who show up can leave their contact information with you; you can create a box beside it for them to check off if they take an application to fill out and return later or if they already filled it out on line, have them bring it with a copy of their driver's license and proof of income (two months).

If it’s a national bank forget it but if smaller and local...Research the property and the rehab costsPrepare a presentation to the bank about your skills experience and financeReach out to whoever is in charge of distressed assets and request a meetingIt’s possible they have internal metrics for veteran, community building and other loans that may give them an incentive to work with youPut together numbers that work for you—banks aren’t stupid and have their own drivers and it may get to the point where they perceive it to their advantage to get a loan off the books and back performing.

The question is how long will the recession last, and what economic drivers will take the biggest hit.

Look into Cleveland, its got good cashflow potential with appreciation happening as well.Looking for appreciation come to Columbus, there are still 1% deals, but the more attractive part is the population growth and other economic drivers!

Look into Cleveland, its got good cashflow potential with appreciation happening as well.Looking for appreciation come to Columbus, there are still 1% deals, but the more attractive part is the population growth and other economic drivers!

Look into Cleveland, it's got good cashflow potential with appreciation happening as well.Looking for appreciation comes to Columbus, there are still 1% deals, but the more attractive part is the population growth and other economic drivers!

I've done well for myself by finding up-and-coming areas, understanding the investment and drivers in Detroit, and putting myself in those spots I believe will transition from C to B Class. 

Make sure to completely vet all showings social media, copy of birth certificate, drivers license, passport, blood sample, medical records, geneology report.Then be sure to record all conversations, make a journal of your thoughts and impressions of every interaction, be sure to have multiple go-pro cameras on your person, like attached to a helmet or body rig.

@Hilary Graves That's like test driving a new car without a valid drivers license.

Not Crazy, overly optimistic probably, Turnkeys are in the drivers seat in this cycle.