ZanderMy quickest deal (not the most profitable) took me 2 visits to the owner (1 block from my home), one network meeting and 3 days from purchase to sale. 

Well, letters from his bank keep coming to my address.

@Ben Feder - Develop a letter to accompany your offer.

Do due diligence with inspections, see how the local market is, have you or someone see how the block is, and get a feel for the area.

I considered reaching out to the community college and asking for an enterprising business student who might need a little extra money and a letter of reference while he/she is learning real estate. 

I've had no luck with buyers, I'm not sure where they get pre-approval letters since none could finance.

I do not counsel the Tenant on the rights and liabilities of the parties, other than to say we will handle this matter according to the Lease and applicable law.Third, I immediately send the following letter or email to the tenant:Dear Mr.

Yes, some of the same properties will be available through ListSource but the list truly is yours.Once you have your prospects, do a tax search for the owner online for free through the local town's tax payment site, and then market to them how you wish whether it be yellow letters, postcards, etc.

I was thinking on doing mailing in letter, but I’m not really sure how people find the lists on homes.

You can also have this attorney write a letter to the realtor(s) asking for negotiation, or else litigation will ensue.