While asking around for referrals, a friend of ours had a great example of what we are looking to avoid.

I’ve got a few questions about what we are seeking to do and hoping to get some advice. 1.

We are interested in investing in multi-family properties.

We need to make a decision rather soon as we are moving to another state for a new job in the next 6 weeks.  

We are looking at putting a fund together to take advantage of it. 

Our primary focus is to buy and hold, but we are looking to do more fix and flip in the spring and the woodlands area of TX.

We are all planning on taking a trip to ATL in October (probably late Oct) to view properties, meet with a realtor, explore options and educate ourselves on the market overall. 

Yes we are aware that may be an issue.

We've compiled and vetted a list of duplexes (about 75) that meet all our criteria and which we'd consider being occupant-owners of.Planned next step is to send them letters stating who we are, what we're trying to do, and letting them know we'd be interested if they'd like to sell.Any experience or suggestions for how to format (handwrite vs typed, etc) and what points to highlight?

I just want to make sure we are going to a good one!