The market and the circumstances drives the technique to use in any deal.

I personally have not found the pretty envelope technique to substantially increase open and read (response) rate, and of course does not increase conversion rate at all.

One technique I have heard mentioned is to use postcards for the first mailing so you can remove the returned addresses from your list before you do the more expensive letters.

Similar in concept to Wendy Patton's Cooperative Assignments, but very different in technique.

Why don't you share with others the techniques that you have mastered in order to generate leads.Then, other BP posters will (after recognizing your skills) chime in on the criteria that you should consider, the physical property characteristics, neighborhoods and various problems that your buyers are prepared to solve and add value.Become a giver and a problem solver and others will be drawn to you.

Great technique for low equity VA properties.

This is not a technique that you see anyone doing unless its the person buying meaning I dont know if any property providers offering this up anywhere. 

I'm just interested in learning some new valuation techniques, so I know what to do the next time I find a church for sale that's not already under contract...Thank you!

What techniques would you recommend me to look up and how can I do it similar to you?

I look forward to learning techniques that will help me be a great landlord in the future.