@Tony P. you need to find a motivated seller.

I regularly receive text, emails and paper mail, even people knocking on my door from my "utility company" and it's a dead ringer for their letterhead sometimes even, but fake nonetheless.And to be clear is it for sewer lateral (waste line) replacement or the incoming service line of clean water to your rental?

It is important that you understand his/her motivations, not only will this help you tailor your deal but it may also help you avoid buying a dud.

Go to an appointment and offer motivated seller amount that is rejected but leave home with a listing?

Does that create value for a motivated Seller who needs money yesterday?  

These motivated me to quit doing what i was doing and conduct a lifestyle switch.

I'm in the same predicament but I am highly motivated because I am house hacking it and:I have extremely low living expenses.First hand experience learning more about tenants, and contractors.

Once, 16 years ago, a friend of mine told me his plan of buying some property in Alaska (where I used to live) building 6 chalets/cabins, and renting them out.  He ran some (probably roughshod) numbers by me, and I wa...

That’s probably your best bet, avoiding a direct conversation with a lawyer about the issue and just motivating the client.

Call, text, and email them to let them know you're in the business and you'd like to know 'Who do you know that is interested in buying, selling or investing in Real Estate'.3.