National economic trends, local economy, neighborhood situation, home condition, desirability as a rental, demand factors as a purchase, and too many other factors to mention. 

I am interested in purchasing my first out of state (currently live in CA) investment property.

Since they wouldn't answer my call, I texted back why and the response was "economics didn't work." 

I just purchased in Sugarloaf. 

I use it on all my purchases that aren't done through agents.

Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $75,000 Sale price: $332,500 Don't miss this Freedman's cottage built in the Roaring Twenties.

ServiceLink Auction is a credible platform for purchasing properties through auction.

I’m purchasing an investment property in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Since you're only sending a handful, I'd keep it simple "Dear XXXX, I am interested in purchasing 1234 main street, please call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx.

So, I will share my opinion and leave it for other, more tenured investors, correct me.This is my understanding: your goal is to get the property at such price and location that it would make sense for investor (your buyer) to purchase from you and do whatever they want to do with it.