Further, most inquiries do not seem to leave phone numbers and just list the generic paragraph how they want to view the unit.

How you contact those brokers and what you say to them is too much for this introduction, as that is an art in and of itself. 

They certainly get what it is investors are trying to do.Would you want me to make an introduction?

I have a plumber who is doing a job at my Cicero property, and I am happy to make the introduction if you need a reliable guy to take a look.

@Alex Ramirez It might depend some on the size of deals you are going after, under a 100 units you will find more mom and pop sellers, I would go to local REIA meeting and network with other apartment investors, I would also talk to local bankers that like to make multifamily loans and local CPA's would also be a source for introductions, they might know of a client needing/ wanting to sell.Once you get above a 100 units I find my time is best spent developing broker relations in the markets you are interested in, stay in contact with them, get on their blast list, go and tour properties that fit your criteria and give them sold feedback on why the deal will or will not work for you.

Hello Everyone, Quick introduction of myself and my fiance as a new investor team in the western suburbs of Chicago Illinois.

Reading your introduction sounds like me when I started 12 years ago.

Every time I see someone talk about passive income and AirBnb in the same paragraph, I always think of my cousin who gets up every morning and goes to work around 8am and gets home from her AirBnb business after 5pm.

@Kunal MishraKunal, thank you for the warm introduction.

If you cannot use M&T then I would suggest using your contacts within the bank to get introductions to bankers at Evans, Akron, Alden, Five Star or Bank on Buffalo.