If you have never done this as a full time business I will throw caution to the wind it is not as easy or as profitable as online forums make it out to be, and if you need money for living this probably is not going to sustain your lifestyle for the first several years. 

With the increased competition, it’s also crucial to prepare your listing to stand out and work to address buyer objections prior to going on market.

Once you read the explanation below, you will understand how REALLY bad things can be if you don't get the letters but go through with the purchase.First, the owner/seller should have a clause in the lease requiring tenants to sign (or object to in writing) tenant estoppel letters if presented to them.

My objective is to establish my network in the region prior to my arrival.

I would identify a market based on your current capacity and begin to network online and here on BP to form a solid trustworthy team to help you get going. 

We found this home through a combination of online tools and personal exploration in the area.

We found this home through a combination of online tools and personal exploration in the area.

Do you have any tips how you obtained the phone numbers online from the MF property list you got from Listsource?

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

It all starts with a website and online presence.Let me know if you need step-by-step directions how to do this right.