(I am an agent, but investor as well, so my niche is the investor area.)I''m happy to talk on the phone if you like.  

(City, County, State, general contractor.....etc, Be specific)   Secondly, I'd run a google search and just start making phone calls.R/Dan

Most owners or owners acting as PMs keep it professional with no emotional ties to tenants and keep it running as a business.

Hi Bigger Pocket Virginia Beach,I was having lunch and out of the blue I receive a notification on my phone of a motivated seller lead captured on my website.

I would now like to seek some professional guidance from an architect, residential construction contractor, etc. to first gauge whether or not my vision is possible, potential road-blocks, and alternative development ideas.

Keep the relationship a professional one from the start.

There are some really nice old houses that once fixed up, both students and professionals love to rent because of their close proximity to the city and campuses. 

I was recently at a meeting where the speaker stated that many investors made their seed money in other ventures such as owning restaurants, a professional career such as CPA, etc.

Call the hard money lenders in your area and ask for phone numbers of good wholesalers they work with and make loans to often.Also,you can attend local real estate investment club meetings and meet wholesalers directly.I wouldn't trust Craigslist to find someone to mow my lawn quite frankly.

We have sent out foreclosure letters, probate letters, direct marketing and done phone calls.