I should add that they are interested in all of the future deals as well, not just one. 

You need to drill down deeper, R-2 is single family as well as R-3 and R-4, they are multi family in the sense of being more than one unit, R-1, but the federal designation does not change until there are 5 units or more.

We respond on FF and send them a text or email as well, depending on what contact info they provide.

Well, here is where things get better!

Last option, moving to Houston where houses are cheaper but don’t seem to appreciate as well, taxes and insurance seem higher and cut into the profits.

If your municipality has additional ordinances, read them as well.

As always, we need to be qualifying tenants well and following up with prior landlords.

Just curious what anyone's results have been hiring someone direct from one of the mentioned sites vs the more expensive well known SEO companies. 

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How about “ I know the multi family market data well and its a great time to buy rentals because interest rates are above 7% for 30 year mortgage and people don’t have 20% down payment to avoid PMI for lower monthly payments.