Professional investors do this by sending thousands of mailers to distressed property owners, or building local "We Buy Houses for Cash" websites that rank well locally in search results. 

I've reached out to the local housing authority for additional information waiting to hear back. 

If you're interested, we have a local group of investors that meets once a month.

I did an 80% loan from a local bank and a 10% seller carryback.

Check with your local zoning about splitting your parcel to create a new address.

The challenge for OOS investors is the same that us local investors are having - zero inventory. 

And by turnkey, either going through a turnkey provider company, or if you're in Minneapolis, I'd imagine there are local cash flow options, so you could just focus on finding a property that's in good turnkey condition so it requires less work.

Ease off the gas pedal local governments, holy sh!

I persisted and much to my surprise one day the door opened a crack and thus began a multi month journey through this man’s personal hell that eventually led to a $30,000 profit.He owned a local Jamaican bakery that was failing; his marriage was ending and his soon-to-be-ex moved out with their 5 year old daughter; and now he had lost his house.

I will apply to some local lenders and see where I can get going the cash out mtg route.