But yeah, I am facing the issues you mention in Denver -- supply is tight, and the good ones go quickly. 

When asking them what they think their house is worth and how much repairs it requires and how little they would accept, and how much they owe, what are some good rules of thumb to determine if they qualify for a face to face meeting? 

On my way out to see some places of interest and run some errands, so please bare with me if I don reply instantly.

But, your state may be different.Oh, one more Pro - you can get your face on a bus bench if you're really bad at marketing.

Sometimes several dwellings have one meter.This is why I suggested the owner, if he wants to do the right thing, should get all his own facts.........On it's face, the way described, if the contractor did use the neighbor independent water - that neighbor should not pay for the extra costs.A fact finding mission, including where lines are and what meters gauge what is the crux of the case and could produce unknown facts. 

The Worcester event is the one that you'll find the locals, I've even seen some faces there from the Waltham events.

You should also find investors locally and network with them face-to-face.

I would suggest a live face to face, if possible and phone next.

But oh she got a rude awakening when she was faced with the 'Save the Eichler' crowd in PA.  

A few blocks away, closer to interstate (actually facing the interstate) is a 22 unit complex that has been on the market for a year.