Looking into Scottsdale market for Airbnb investment.

Hey all,What are the most efficient marketing strategies for finding qualified leads besides cold calling and print mail?

Even says she has stayed the night there a couple times while getting set up locally.

You won't be scaring away the seller, this is a completely normal thing to request and your broker should be the one prodding the seller's side for this info up front (especially if the seller's side hasn't provided it already with the marketing material at the very least). 

Purchase price: $1,000 Cash invested: $1,000 Sale price: $4,500 Wrote letter to off market property land owners.

You achieve full control and maximum profit by investing locally and self managing your properties.  

However, I've recently come across articles discussing the potential benefits of lower down payments in certain situations.Given the current real estate market conditions, what are the critical factors to consider when deciding between a high or low down payment for an investment property?

Just moved to the Augusta area in Georgia and am excited to meet local agents, contractors, property managers, as well as fellow investors.

This depends on your state and local laws.

Most newbies in the local home buyer business see about a 50% cancellation rate.