If you are persistent you will get there.

Think of it as paralleling the debt collector program; persistent multiple mailing.

I may not have been clear enough on that, however, it appears we are on the same page now.Creating deals through good negotiations, good marketing, good relationships, hard work, persistence, forced appreciation (improving rental income and decreasing expenses), is how one accomplishes hitting the 2% rule (or any adjustment up or down to that rule as market permits or requires).Damn, when am I going to start getting paid for this good stuff like the famous J Scott!!! 

Good luck and remain positive and persistent even during discouraging times. 

I have gotten a few good buys by being patient and persistent.

This persists beyond the initial negotiation.

I am a persistent type so drive on I will.

Ask me how I know that:)However, if they persist in being aggressive and uncooperative I'd then offer to let them out of there lease without penalty.

You just have to stick to your guns and not pay more than what you feel the property is worth and what you are comfortable paying.A lot of people give up after a few tries, but persistence can pay off!

Just closed on my first duplex today in Minneapolis and I can tell you that persistence does pay off.