Response rates aren't that high so you need a large sample size.2) Don't forget most people don't hear results until the 3rd-5th mailings so you need to stick to it3) Unless you're super small, you'll need software eventually or you'll ineffectively spend your time writing each letter individually, stamping, and mailing.

You would find something eventually. 

The result is water running down between the cabinets and linoleum, now you have wet sub floor, discolored linoleum and eventually chasing down mold issues.

The parks usually represent a lot of low property tax assessments and create a headache for the muni's so they are glad to see them go.Buying one on a corner where I could eventually sell of the land for development,develop myself, or do a JV sounds interesting.Buying rural or weak suburban just for the cash flow unless you live local and are building a legacy portfolio doesn't make sense.

Then eventually buy and hold.

Also, when I eventually sell the property and am required to begin withdrawals at age 70 1/2,  wouldn't my withdrawals be taxed as ordinary income vs being taxed as a more favorable long term gain outside my IRA?

Increased rents during the option period, which could go towards the eventual purchase down payment (up to you, but you would keep the extra rent if they don't eventually buy).

We are tentatively planning to keep working in our business for the next 6-10 years while building a portfolio of properties, eventually selling or just closing our business when we can afford to live and continue to invest extra without the business income.My house that had an extra bedroom when it was just my two boys is now bursting at the seams.

Eventually we could move out of the duplex/triplex if her condition gets worse and she needs assisted living and rent out both units.The building my MIL is in right now will cash flow nicely when she moves out (about $900/mo).

Maybe this path will eventually lead me back to California (fingers crossed).