I've been told that letters aren't the most effective way to contact owners of large apt. complexes.Supposedly, the best way to get into the loop and have the first crack at purchasing larger multi-family properties before they hit the market is to (1) network with commercial real estate professionals such as Scott the CCIM (2) join commercial real estate organizations such as the IREM, BOMA, NAA, and ICSC or befriend individuals that are members (3) approach a property owner in the flesh and (4) network some more.You agree Scott?

The demographics are different than Ohio - we have less blue collar more professional positions which means higher wages.

I doubt there are bird dog police out looking for people who do this.

You have already received two great pieces of advice, but you need a real professional to help you in person.

No problem.I am a genuine investor as you will see in my bio, but I have also grown to understand that the key to long term success (in anything) is to embrace both professional and personal development, hence why the product I sell makes a good fit for me personally.

I have custom signs that say "For Rent" and have my phone number and website, they cost about the same as the blank signs and I think they look a little more professional.

Imo, contractions shouldn't be used in professional situations, either.

Current accumulative note amts $80,000,000+ Real Estate ExperienceBeing a results-oriented professional with over six years professional real estate finance experience.

I've been out looking at properties and have only found one that seemed to be a really good deal - that one got picked up quick.

However, you can only apply this "passive loss" vs. ordinary income if you are a "real estate professional".