Its one way of Buying and Holding, and accumulating more property, but obviously not the only method. 

(same thing, different name)I'd like to use this method, as my ultimate goal is to own multi-unit rental properties.

I'm looking at the different delivery methods of real estate classes & was wondering if there is such a thing as those classes on audiobook.

. - I would suggest sticking to the basics as there is a ton of money in any of them - Flip/Wholesale/Landlord - Take one of those and get really good at finding deals that fit one of those methods.

It turns out the appraiser used the comp method.

I also am exploring doing RE from my couch, so I can do deals in different areas. 

I am trying to file a Form 3115 to change accounting method on a rental house I sold in 2015 (I only took half the depreciation I was entitled to, and I would now like to claim the rest as a Section 481A adjustment on my Schedule E).  

I understand getting the seller to hold any paper solves all this but I'm looking for methods outside of the traditional.

Is paying a title company to do this research the best method?

But have you explored direct mail, knocking on doors, working directly with sellers?