On one hand I can knock on the door and risk the home owner being potentially upset with me because I'm a reminder of their financial troubles, or it could go well because it puts me in front of the seller right away.On the other hand I can leave a juicy piece of marketing material at their doorstep and have them call me without any angst towards me, essentially a warm lead, or it could be they find it easier to throw out the marketing piece and they don't call.I'm curious what you guys think is a better option and what personal experiences you have.

Maybe shave off some % in exchange for the mentoring?

From humorous to serious, whether outside or in, each individual piece has been positioned and installed with the utmost of care.”The Medve GroupI noticed one of Jakob Medve's properties called "The Arts" while driving through North Dallas.

As far as direct mail goes, I'd just touch them with a professional piece that offers a solution to their problem, with some attempt at differentiation (why pick you?).

First piece of advice, if you're planning to buy a property in the next 24 months with any type of traditional financing, do your best to make that happen within the next 6 months.Lenders get really uncomfortable about making loans within 6 mo. of your exit date, and once you're out, you'll have some difficulty getting a loan without "steady" job history.Chad Bowman out of Austin will be your very best resource if you plan on using a VA loan.

I get to have a professional vet the investments and I get to own little pieces of a bunch of properties.

Having said that, using different types of direct mail pieces appeals to different types of prospects and helps you stand out.

Currently the owner is renting 2 of the units for 2400 a piece and living in the studio.

Great example of hustle and doing something without personal funds. hope you documented the work you have done so you can have a professional presentation for your next investor and ask for a bigger piece of the pie. even if not you got to learn on someone else's money. 

This is only a 12' strip, I assume connected to another piece you own, and maybe they sold you?