No access to base, but live just outside the main gate.  

I like LoopNet and 100% agree on the establishing the relationships to gain credibility and access.

Plus we're likely talking gmail or similar free service would they even allow (not that it would be cost effective) IT forensics  the access needed to show?

Today I went back to the apartment to check up on things and I noticed that the pay or quit notice that I put on a door had been removed so I know someone has been there inside but I do not know if it was him or maybe a friend of his that has access to the apartment.

I believe both have to be accessed through an Agent but I could be wrong.

We may be acquiring a multiunit. 1960's brick built, garden style, 3 story high buildings.The units had parque wood floors up until about 4 years ago.

From all the reading material and bigger pockets podcast I've come to the conclusion that acquiring leads and learning rehab cost is fundamental to most real estate investing vehicles.

Check out http://metrolinareia.org/ for “sub groups” there is one in Hickory and Lake Norman that are accessible for you.

I’ve been working a deal to acquire an office building with 3 tenants for the past month.

If the goal here is just to acquire one property every year or two I would think that a relatively smaller campaign with a low response rate would have a good chance of achieving that goal.