But I say, if you can get 20%+ on SFH in your area, look and see what you can get for multis, I bet it's even better. 

That would be your best bet if you want something more catered to your geographic location.

But more than the money they make, I got a sense of how big a role it is to fix up bad homes and how it can directly impact not only the financial value of the whole neighborhood, but also promote value of local communities and healthier, safer living.

@Joey English,Thanks for the "Crappy" Lesson :-PIn the industry I think it is called "Honey Dew" and the vehicles/Pumpers "Honey Wagons"But Yep, i bet now you can smell the roses.

I've found word of mouth is the best bet, who do your neighbors use, they can tell you who shows up without fail, does a great job, etc.  

That is your best bet for recovering the funds without losing your mind in the process. 

Same goes with any service - if one particular waitress got more than $600 per year and you keep records - well, serve her W-9 :)))) ask for her SSN.....I bet she will like it.One of the reason I create LLC is to give my tax ID rather than personal SSN. 

Your best bet is to set up an appointment. http://www.wholesalinginc.com/ttp/Re skip tracers, there are a ton of companies out there.

If you show a 10 Cap to that experienced investor with those numbers included I bet you would have an offer.

If not, then sometimes the best bet is to use sites like VRBO/HomeAway and Airbnb to attract these corporate guests.