Also, the $126 light on top of my building is rented by a large bank; that has recently had a motivation to improve the surrounding area.

Also, I've been on Biggerpockets for two days now and practically read every post on the topic of wholesaling and I have to say that there is a great deal of very talented investors who are willing to share invaluable information with novice investors like myself.

I think having the inventory will really give me a lot of practice as well as help me to establish a reputation as a go-to guy for great discount properties.

Created a list using the following criteria:Geography: Counties of interestProperty: SFR'sEquity: 100%Market Sold Date: Last 6 monthsNon Occupied Owners: In and out of stateI've bought these list and now will research them to send out direct mail to solicit their interest in my wholesale properties.Any suggestions on improving this technique?

Several of the owners and I have discussed the idea of setting up a HOA to improve neighborhood conditions, and improve desirability, etc.

But, I'll practice it...Again, I will take your advice seriously on board.

At bare minimum, calling them will give you some practice at the drill of qualifying a "good lead".

I'm retired Air Force (20 years) and currently employed at the University of Central Florida as a Sr Business Analyst.I've been studying investing off and on for almost 10 years now and I'm ready to put what I've learned into practice.

I'm moderately introverted and wholesaling seems like too social of a practice for me to get into so I'm considering another plan.

Can the Subject property be updated/improved and will those repairs help capture more dollars in the value range of the neighborhood?