As of now I am looking to buy and hold long assuming it would generate good cash flow.

What has worked better for me (I have never done the email "farming" you talk about), is going on the county GIS for whatever county you are targeting, print out a list (or generate a spreadsheet) of the properties in that neighborhood/area, and mail them a letter.  

Most commercial lenders are looking at the income the property generates.

I’m selling a 3-flat on north side of Chicago (that was making about $1300/month) and looking to 1031 into 2-3 properties that will generate cash flow of at least $3k+ month.

If you are flexible on the amount of money you are hoping to generate when you aren't using it there are more or less options too.I've been looking for a vacation rental throughout the state, as well as rental properties throughout madison and milwaukee areas so I'd be happy to be another resource for you if you'd like to message me. 

Hello,I just got a mortgage and am trying to generate an amortization schedule but have been unable to match the banks first payment information.

A high resistance short that doesn't trip circuit breakers is usually generating massive heat at the short point.

Thanks Bigger, can sleep more people and generate more revenue.

If you are looking to just generate deals, then maybe you could charge for leads or ask for a finders fee on closed deals. 

This same calculation is the inverse of the "1% rule" or any other random rule you might hear about.  1% rule says a house is worth 100 times monthly rent.