We do a mix of this now and keep some properties as rentals because they're growing in value, and rents rise with inflation. 

It's a no win situation and they can make every showing a disaster,, leave out trash, smelly diapers,, block entry,, That's why when larger complex is selling they usually have buyer act like a maintenance tech so they basically see the units and not cause a heads up with tenants.. 

As a TK company, we mix it up with other TK's and wholesalers. 

I use eRecording whenever possible, as mentioned some counties aren't tech savvy and don't accept it.  

When I first started going to college, I worked in a (what was then) neophyte computer software company providing phone tech support.

It is a mixed use property in a busy trendy area of Chicago on the northwest side. 

@Carolyn LorenceWhenever you mix your retirement funds with your personal funds to make an investment, you open the door for the IRS to come in and argue that you violated the self-dealing and prohibited transaction rules (according to the Internal Revenue Code 4975(C)(1(D)(E)&(F).  

@Jay Hinrichs    AHHH I see,  Maybe I can add another property in the mix and just take the equity out that's been "bought." 

While we could do that, I don’t want to overcomplicate the first mailing or two.4.Response RatesA former poster explained his view that one should mix letters and postcards as it enhances the opening of the mail and the response rates.

Doug,If you have identified the owner and know how to reach them, I would go directly to them rather than introducing a broker into the mix.