This worked in Baltimore city because almost every block had a property in tax sale.

The premise of the entire course was that all a landlord needed to do was to furnish his (or her) rental units and rent them for higher rental rates.Every time I went to a meeting I personally complained to the president, at the meetings, and I write letters to the corporation president.

The home inspector's report in big, bold, red lettering said "DO NOT BUY THIS HOME WITH THE OIL TANK." 

I want to start sending direct letters to specific properties that I like & think about make a good BRRRR.  

How many tenants are current in their rent.Other due diligenceCheck for building code complaints/violations pendingLook at rents in the area (within a couple blocks) Look at amenities, look at crime rates.

@Joe CapobiancoI would require a letter from the tenant that days no pets will be at the property from this point on perhaps.

Hi, we already submitted an offer letter today for a 4-plex asking price $310k (2beds 1 bath) and we are the 1st one to offer them after the previous buyer's financing fell through, the seller agent sounds promising. 2/4 tenant contracts are inconsistent with dates and the seller said that he lives in 1 of the unit which is not consistent with contract dates.

Last summer a house came up on the MLS two blocks from my primary residence.

I sent a letter letting them know how I would collect money and told them I had a copy of their leases and we would go with them until it expired.

It use to average us 1000 letters a month for 6 months to get 1 house.There is no perfect way, but if you are consistent you will find the deals you are looking for.