I really wouldn't classify a broker/agent selling 2 duplexes as a commercial broker/agent.At least not to me they aren't.2,3,4 units is residential property for lending purposes.

So far, I have sent out 45 letters and have already received 1 phone call from a curious home owner in Santee who just got out of pre foreclosure (congrats to him).Moving on, the only concern I have with this method is that there aren't many pre foreclosures in my areas and they're quickly being drained and exhausted.

If it sounds like they aren't in the same ball park as me then I won't put a lot of time and effort into the deal.I'm actually heading over to see a triplex today because the seller 'sounds' motivated but mainly his asking price is acceptable for the area.

I suggest you aren't the only one that has to "recover" from losses.

I'm surprised there aren't any real estate offices open during the weekend in your area.

(Or, to put it another way, why aren't they already living close to work?)

If the blower motor burns up because they aren't changing the filter, I would charge them for the repair.

I'd risk to say the housing types that Matt R. is looking for aren't the cheapest ones.

My intentions aren't to quarrel, just to lend some friendly insight from somebody in the industry.

Yes, totally understand the retirees aren't working but you'll still want a strong economy around them so that the community/town/city thrives.