Mailing campaigns targeting landlords who’ve owned thier properties for 20+ years (especially small multi-family) have brought in some strong leads.

@Christian HwangFor contractors, Yelp is okay, but referrals from other flippers in your target market tend to yield the best results.

Are you able to connect with wholesalers and lend EMD as advertised or is it proving more difficult?

I've never gone down to actually see them, but they are on the cusp of my financial targets.

In the spring you can list it for market rate and have better marketing/screening strategies in place.HOW TO SCREEN APPLICANTSI recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

As long as I can get my target numbers without being pet friendly that is what I will continue to do. 

After we drafted a bare-bones plan that considered their timeline, target rents, and capital reserves, they honed in on a medium-sized complex managed by a local group.. from what I’ve heard, these guys had impressed other out-of-state buyers before and delivered on their promises.

It works but the premise is more for large, rural land and doubling your money & I wanted to target other types of property.  

., rental vs. flip) and the property's target market.

@Hamidou Keita House hacking by converting a single-family to a duplex is a smart strategy, but requires careful planning.Pros: Offset living expenses, higher rental income, increased equity.Cons: Significant conversion costs (permits, construction), zoning restrictions, living in a construction zone, managing two tenants.Key Considerations:Feasibility: Check local zoning and permitting.Costs: Get detailed construction estimates.Market Analysis: Ensure post-conversion rent covers expenses and there's rental demand.Resources: BiggerPockets forums, local contractors, real estate agents.Have you researched your target property's conversion potential?