Or are you going to take the time to go over the menu?

I'm also afraid that I'll miss the opportunity while waiting for the optimal buying environment.

We all operate with moral absolutes as a foundation, but decisions beyond that arena largely come down to understanding the trade offs and optimizing for the result that fits best for your family. 

Those alerts can also be seen if you mouse over the "Inbox" on the upper right menu bar and scroll down.And lastly I highly recommend becoming a Plus or Pro member of the site and take advantage of all that BP has to offer you.

Think of lawyer's services like al a carte menu items.

Has anyone used a google ad with success in finding off market deals and if so, any tips to optimize exposure and click rate?

I have always done well with public speaking and teaching.Market- Additionally my local market is strong and has abundant opportunities to acquire and optimize properties for success.

In the previous thread I felt there were a lot of blind optimism, people telling you can do it, but offering little else.

Is this the most optimal approach?

The biggest thing is that you have a property (not really an asset since is not generating any income) that is not really being optimized.