They are an online list broker that can provide list of non-owner occupied homes in any zip code or region.

well addressed personalized letters to homeowners. go to your county's public records online and look up "Lis Pendens".

You may buy many more properties if you'll keep a reserve for repairs or negative cash flow, rather than having to pay more down to earn a cash flow, that you'll then pay taxes on!!

My experience has been off line marketing attracts the best online leads.

If investing in real estate is an ultimate goal, there can be benefits, such as earning a commission off of properties.

So I found this perfect property online and I go to look at it and everything is good except one thing...

One suggestion I see here frequently is read the sections here and ask questions, rather than spending hard earned bucks on seminars right now. ofgift

MANY of them will only see you as a student untill you earn their respect.

I also heard that I could possibly do find deals online in other states is this possible or even a good idea.

I'm currently researching areas that would work for SFH rentals.One thing I've been doing is looking up deals online (mostly REO/fixer uppers) and then making fake Craigslist ads advertising the property to see what sort of response I get and what rental rates people seem open to.