Here is a thread where I share more about my experience along with many others:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/518583-feedba...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/950188-rent-t...

I know your post was about direct to seller, but in the multifamily space, if you're looking to purchase bigger deals, anything 100+ units, it's more challenging direct to seller.I would start with sites like Crexi to aggregate data in a specific market, and target what you're trying to buy. # units, time left on debt, how many years held, whatever you're focusing on.We've also had some success using wholesalers to bring us deals.

Some lenders won't share appraisals with anyone but their client -- just had this happen to me, so my buyer can ask me questions, but if the lender won't discuss it with me, then I am very limited in ability to assist.    

Happy to connect and share some experiences with agents and Property Management in Columbus.

They post to many sites and so people are finding it on Craigslist, Apartments.com, Hotpads, etc

I'm open to any advice or tips you have to offer.Thank you in advance for sharing your wisdom and guidance.

Not exactly an answer to your question but I randomly stumbled across a tired landlord who wants to sell his property off-market in Toledo, happy to share if you are interested. 

I'm excited to join this community and share a bit about myself.

Quote from @Autumn Brooke: HOW TO SHARE UTILITIES 101You have a property with two or more units and the utility meters are shared.

We're close to the finish line on an out of state BRRRR project; since most of the BRRRR chatter is from people that are thinking about it or people that have something to sell (looking at you, Ohio crew), I'd thought that I'd share a realistic perspective.