However, if you have the time and prefer to source properties on your own, I would highly recommend the following strategies:Connect with probate attorneysVisit property auctions: These happen monthly and, surprisingly, aren’t saturated with investors.Cold callingTarget LLC owned properties: Over the years we have seen an influx of companies purchasing SF for rentals/long-term holds and they failed to account for property taxes and an increase in new construction coming to the market.

Most service or trades people us included increase the rates for customers we don’t want.  

For reference I own exactly one handful (5) SFH  rentals in my hometown, all have been purchased in the last 4 years.1) buying at a discount is MY preferred way to reduce risk.

There are buyers that prefer any combination.

Time with family, giving to a preferred charity, or just having nobody buying your time. 

I used to ask the customer to provide me with a SOW.

All real tax advice should be custom and one-on-one.PPS.

Hi-I'm in search of a wholesale/investor friendly Title Company in Central PA (preferably somewhere close to Altoona or State College). 

I will DM you the address but prefer not to post it.

I have about $400K to deploy, but would prefer to buy several duplexes rather than 1 more expensive building.