(I'm also forging a relationship with a really savvy syndicator in Detroit, but Detroit's a unique beast.

@Paul Sandhu I love your unique housing situations.  

When they walk in you want them to feel authenticity and uniqueness.  

If we ever found a unique property or the "perfect" home for us in, or even slightly above our budget, we would probably do it, but no such luck. 

Any unique ideas?

What combination of pieces you use is of course up to you, but here is one possible scenario:- An initial touch using a post card with a simple message- A white letter of no more than 2 pages wherein you explain how you can help the recipient with your unique set of skills.- A final touch, this one could be another post card, a short yellow letter or a 1 page white letter.The idea is to provide a simple initial message, expand on that message and then reinforce the urgency of the message.

It is a unique town with many graeat old properties in the Spring Hill, Old Shell Road, Dauphin Street areas.  

We can do a 1031 exchange and purchase a duplex that way, but it means selling a unique, easy-to-rent property.

Same goes for BB if the property is unique enough, A-frames, etc.

Portland is in a unique spot right now working through some rental regulations (both city and state-wide) that have the market in a bit of a tizzy...some are pulling out, some buying in, and some are just sitting and waiting.