This is common during negotiations for proposed business collaborations for projects, mergers, acquisitions and selling of a business.

But my state is a pretty quick evict state, our rents are somewhat below market, and we have extremely high demand.

While this is not unique to foreclosures, and should be done for EVERY deal, I highly recommend you get full title insurance on a property.  

It doesn't matter if these fees are normal, high, or low.

Why go through all the trouble of sourcing and leasing up rental property only to have your acquisitions be temporary leases and lose out on all appreciation the property experiences while you're operating it. 

The others are cold calling and texting which we highly recommend for smaller budgets.

I know to look for areas that are landlord friendly, have population/job growth, limited seasonal/environmental issues, high rent/price ratio, and areas within my budget (under $200Kish).

Make sure your listings have high-quality photos and possibly even virtual tours.

We support a lot of VA investors with multi family acquisitions has to be a primary residence, (live in one and rent the others) and can utilize the income to qualify.

Stock market all time highs have something to do with it as well...sell what you think is a frothy market (who knows if that's the case or not?)