With COVID I can understand why you wouldn't want a bunch of people walking through the unit but your current approach isn't getting any traction. 

@Rod Lambe welcome to real estate.I suggest getting a good amount of money for capital before approaching others.

Hi Brian, thanks for the step-by-step approach.

Recycling can stay in the units as it is taken weekly but garbage is only taken every two weeks and I'm concerned that this new approach will likely lead to tenants forgetting to take out their garbage on garbage day leaving a mess of garbage piling up outside.If anybody has experience with this issue or have heard of solutions that work that would be much appreciated.

Another approach you can take to eliminate risk would be to use a specific type of lease option, a cooperative assignment, which allows you to do deals without risk or cash out of pocket.

I would talk with people about what I do and then, one day I had a colleague approach me and ask what return he could get if he lent me money.  

@Chris Gantz overall sound approach.

Ok, so as the day approaches where I take all my research and finally start making offers, I have been putting together my team for my BRRRR goals.

I see some people who only do internet advertising/ social media and email but it seems expensive to scale and not a super proactive approach.

Based on both your comments, however, it sounds like both approaches may be worth looking into further.Thanks a bunch!