One of my 4-plexes was an off market deal that came about because me and the previous owner found a common benefit in sharing trash dumpsters at our investment properties and the conversation went from there.  

I can work my persuasive skills just as well through phone conversations than walking the neighborhood.

That's going to be a very fact intensive conversation. 

Working on Acquiring Land to build 50 to 100 unit Apartments in Rich Burg SC.Partnered with UK Lender , and Group on 136 unit condo conversion in NC Just to give you an idea of current or ongoing projects. 

There may be more questions that you think of as the conversation unfolds but hopefully this has given you some food for thought. 

The loan would be USD as someone had asked about conversion rates.

If this same conversation took place in a growing economy, rather than in the stagnating,  to maybe growing one we are in, my worst case would be less severe.  

Jump in on conversations that have to do with your local market. 4.

Explain your situation and that your a brand new investor, majority of other investors are happy to share some advice, even some connection.And secondly, share the fact that your a real estate investor with EVERYONE you meet, you will be amazing how many other investors and connection you will build simply from a small conversation.

Door knocking is sooo under utilized and typically has a higher conversion rate than mailers for agents.