We have tried MULTIPLE times to contact him to arrange repairs, but HE NEVER answers his phone is CONSTANTLY changing it and on top of it when he does TEXT my realtor who is managing my property and arranges the repair service call. it always ends up in a no show ON PURPOSE even though we let him know multiple times throughout the week, with an email, text and voicemail reminder. so i get charged for the missed appointment.

(at least where I'm from)Make an appointment on Monday, you're question will be answered!

If you can get an appointment, just ask if they have a list of properties currently owned by the bank that are not on the market yet, or if they are interested in selling any notes.

I will make some calls/appointments to confirm rates with the smaller banks.I am getting a feel for the variable prime rates rates and their markups so far.

Then when I told him I already have an appointment and he doesn't have a choice, he said well I'll be naked....at 6 PM on a Friday night...not exactly reasonable of him. 

Please give me a call at xxx-xxxx, I would love to learn more about your home even if you are not ready to sell quite yet.Thanks,Daniel JohnstonWhen you go to an actual appointment with a prospective seller, I think Its imperative to do two things: You need to be clear and upfront with the seller that YOU, Daniel Johnston, is NOT the buyer, and real buyer will be an INVESTOR that you have networked with.   

Lots of appointments.

You talk a lot about the environment of what's around - it would be good to put a little guidebook or show some aerial photos of what is around.

They promised to move their belongings but do not show up at the appointed time.

If you like you can come along and practice analyzing deals with boots on the ground.I have appointment there at 1pm in Elizabeth NJ.Feel free to reach out on this amazing Sunday and we can meet up directly in front of the house that I am going to analyze.Note I am not an expert or anything like that in real estate, but figured I’d offer my self as the Gennie pig to practice analyzing deals with directly at your own back yard. :)Note Dmitry @Dmitriy Fomichenko is a good guy too I noticed he is very active on Bigger Pockets and knows in and out everything about the self directed Ira... cool guy I like him.