Target big corporations who need the space for remote clients or consultants, investors (foreign), etc.  

Rents of $1800 would put my target purchase price closer to $180k.  

You will probably run into a few disgruntled people if they are targeted as heavily as you say that they are, but remember you're only looking for that 1 deal. 

You could also find a month to month rental but both of those options really kind of stink.What if you started a direct mail campaign targeting the area you want to be in and see if you can find sellers willing to owner finance or lease option?

When we are staging we are always thinking about the lifestyle (we get a lot of the materials from Ross, target, etc. 

Learn everything you can about this way of buying properties.I like to target areas of townhouses that are 15 years old or newer.

Hey BpHow much when you started out were you putting into your marketing campaign to target your off market deals?

Be Specific on what you are targeting, no one know what you really want & your budget.

You know that is a fact.Instead of the controversy and insults (I recall you calling me a putz in one of your blog posts), keep to topics of merit (like the discussion about tools) without targeting folks.I called you last week once you got off the Cardone radio show to congratulate you on how well you did.  

Most likely including making a few trips out to your target markets.3) Learn to utilize more advanced strategies that do not necessarily require renting such as buy-rehab-flip.