Do you the names of the deceased children or the heir's shoot them a postcard to motivate them  

Ethan Summers true that's makes sense so your saying be persistent and I know you like that means doing the same thing constantly once it work what are some things that you used to get motivated sellers attention?

Can someone point me to the correct forum to learn some awesome marketing techniques to find motivated sellers?

You also need to be looking at their motivation.  

To the original poster I would find a motivated seller of a nice duplex or triplex and search on craglist or whatever you use(zillow, truila, etc....) and find a seller financing duplex or triplex.

Hi,I have a friend who is starting her career - very sharp and motivated.  

I have completed a good bit of research via books from gurus which provide a 10,000 ft. view of the process but not necessarily a step by step. i.e. where do I find owners of MF to contact, if I find a motivated seller, what is the legal setup (syndication first, or LLC?)

You can meet these people outside of the RE biz circle by being aware of who you come into contact at the gym, church, Elks (or whatever) club, alumni events, community meetings, neighbors, kids games and anywhere people gather.Remember that if you are purchasing RE or have influence with someone who purchases RE, you have value to everyone in the RE arena.  

He is not a motivated yet but I will call in a week or so to see if any thing changes. 

Zig has a gift for helping motivate you, improve your self image and teach you how to set and attain goals.