I know it's not typical for investors to include debt service or mortgage payments in their NOI, but that's usually when running numbers for partners or banks so that they get an accurate view of the cap rate.

Take a street-view look at the new Vans sneaker store I drove by in Compton the other day.

If you do a little bit of searching on the BP site, you can find some examples of how to word the letter, or the general tone you should try with your message.Listen to the podcasts, there are quite a few about marketing and how to talk to sellers who might be motivated.I would caution against rushing anything, but certainly get used to doing "homework" on properties of interest that you find.The method you are describing is called driving-for-dollars, so do a search for that to see how other people have approached this method and what they say has worked best for them.Good luck in your research!

This is a great place for friendly debate, and the knowledge that you demonstrate in support of your view might attract potential partners.Add value.

Use the methods you described and you will find something that makes sense.  

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As you can see above, there are a variety of opinions...In my view, opportunities are opportunities!

@Daniel SmithI've seen conversations discussing the view that some forms of wholesaling are deemed illegal under Ohio law unless you have a real estate license.

The house is two stories, 1800 SQ FT, with a beautiful lake view.

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