I can talk to you about my strategies and how you may get started. 

Next go to a bank and talk to their commercial lending department, then offer accordingly so your cash meets the down payment required.

If you still have this, have the owner talk to the tenants.

l know we all involved in real estate investing locally here in Toledo, Oh are tired of all the lead law talk, but I actually see opportunity in this new "lead safe" ordinance, and would like to know other investors on here take on the favorable and the unfavorable factors to consider with the new or ordinance?

Even a semi-competent realtor can walk a client through an old house and talk about "good bones".

Follow ups are key as the average person takes 3-5 touches before picking up the phone to respond.There is a lot of talk about direct mail here on BP.

I've talked with them enough to realize that I need to look more into this. 

Unfortunately, there are so many rules and regulations around disclosure that it's not worth it to them to talk to you even if they could eliminate their foreclosure timeline by entertaining a short sale or settlement.

As for property searches I use Zillow and Realtor.com to find homes in the area, and then talk to my real estate agent. 

Many people talk about local lenders being easier to work with, has anyone used lenders that are local to them vice local to the property?