I can than use the CAP rate I want to come up with an asking price.This is a quick way to get to your bottom line - if the expenses is less ---- well that's a bonus for the investor using this method for a down and dirty estimate of value.

What are the best methods for finding these owners online in an area of my choosing so I can approach them about a possible sale?

If you run into a roadblock there, you may have to have the down payment in cash already, but you could still BRRRR a property and use the other methods for the rehab, then refinance and pay them all back. 2. 

Hi @Tory Kelliher , I am fairly new to RE investing as well and I have found BP incredibly helpful in providing online training, helpful references and in general a very powerful network to share ideas or just read and learn of creative methods other members have adopted to be successful in their market. 

If you have made any effort to reasonable air seal the building envelope, then you need the range hood to extract stale air and humidity as a regular air exchanger will not typically be able to adapt to accommodate cooking.Even if your house is not tight, it is still appropriate to properly vent the cook top to prevent moisture damage and grease build-up on the ceiling above.

I'm aware of online methods - zillows, trulia, and craigslist.  

I am hesitant about accepting checks and would rather go with anything different method of collection.

@Sara Budic, work on your methods to identify the right properties and you'll have no problem finding investors. 

HOW TO PROPERLY STRUCTURE BUYING A HOME WITH CASHWith these rules, you can see how it can be confusing to get conventional lending when buying a home with cash but there is absolutely a proper method to structuring your deals when buying cash.

Obviously they are designed to but it's a relatively new method of organization so there's some hesitancy with using them.