There are of course numerous other ways to market to off-market deals like FaceBook, Cold Calling, Google Adwords, Driving for Dollars, Networking with other investors/Realtors, Bandit Signs, etc...

I find a property, drive by and look at them, check the neighborhood etc.; he provides seller’s reports so I can better analyze the deal; if something looks good, I get my contractor involved and we all talk about it.My agent and I also have an understanding that I need to network with other agents to increase my deal potential, he gets that.

Drive wayRoofgrading/drainage repairsThose 3 alone are costing me about 12k

I believe it is easier to find the worst houses in a neighborhood and bring them up to the surrounding standards. 

Drive around and see what other similar properties look like and if you can talk to investors in that area.

Are you driving for dollars or buying lists?

I'm driving by today to get his number since my friend lost it.

I'm doing some driving in the Westland/Redford/Wayne areas this week and I've discounted great "deals" because of neighbor houses that are dilapidated or SFH in a triplex area.

This era we live in everyone wants everything for nothing, loyalty is out the window and price is the driving factor.

It's surrounded in trees.