Or should I take it slow and send a letter to one of the addresses and hope it's the right one?  

The downside is that it will put me back into slow winter months looking for a tenant.

As the rate of job growth declines (deceleration; jobs growing at a slower rate), the rate of RE price appreciation slows.

most contractors want to do a productive time rather than chat through lunch.

I'd love to start slow and learn more about the dynamics of the industry.

I believe after review of the comps, I can put a much BETTER product on the market.Comps$590,000 or $275.6/SqFt - 6380 Surfside Way 3/2 2141/SqFt$430,000 or $260.4/SqFt - 661 Benham Way 3/2 1701/SqFt5 Month Project Duration - 2.5 Month Rehab / 2.5 Month SaleARV = $595,000 or $275/SqFt@  4/2 2163 SqFtRehab = $180,000Fixed Cost (Sales Com, Sales Closing cost, NON cash outlay)$39,885Cash Outlay ( Buying Closing Cost, Monthly Loan payments,Utilities, Etc)$20,962Purchase Price = $261,000595000 - 180000 - 60847 - 261000 =Profit =$93153Note**** that there are TWO loans in place here.

But have a productive chat.  

Turnkey is an excellent method to invest in Real Estate, it is important to understand your goals and strategy, then drill down the true meaning of turnkey for you, we can begin with:"Turnkey in simple terms means - a completed product or service that is ready for immediate use.

Ensure to vet them heavily along with the area and product and do visit the place.

It's free and could be productive.3.