Direct Mail is expensive, time-consuming, and doesn't have a high conversion rate based on the amount of money I'm spending as well as the amount of time I am spending sitting on Property Radar hunting for the leads. 

To go even further, real estate agents usually have a large network of trusted lenders they have worked with in the past, and can refer you a couple to start with.I know a couple great ones if you would be interested in speaking with them, and maybe we can get together based on how those conversations go.Look forward to hearing from you and have a great week.

I have yet to have a conversation with a seller but I will keep continuing to mail and will also cold call.

Conversations with a person land so much better than a message thru FF.Also it is helpful to know that most Corporate Housing companies or Insurance Agencies that are trying to find housing for their customers and reach out to you, they do finds leads on FF.  

So email them if it’s a conversation or text that says “confirming our conversation you have rejected our inquiry and to having an HVAC technician review the master bedroom”.

The one think I would add to the conversation is you say you will not be selling within the next 5 years so the PPP is not a much of a concern.

Conversion rate?

Conversely, if I'm only seeing properties fail the 1% rule in a given area, it's probably a good signal to look elsewhere unless a particularly good deal pops up. 

Hey Franklin,Generally, if a new unit is created through substantial rehabilitation or conversion, it may be considered a "new construction" unit and therefore exempt from RSO rent control.

It made a world of difference for her portfolio.It might be worth having an open conversation with your current agent about your expectations.