I rented each room with weekly payment method, personally I like cash best.

If you do a little bit of searching on the BP site, you can find some examples of how to word the letter, or the general tone you should try with your message.Listen to the podcasts, there are quite a few about marketing and how to talk to sellers who might be motivated.I would caution against rushing anything, but certainly get used to doing "homework" on properties of interest that you find.The method you are describing is called driving-for-dollars, so do a search for that to see how other people have approached this method and what they say has worked best for them.Good luck in your research!

Use the methods you described and you will find something that makes sense.  

Just whatever method you use, make sure you stay on it and not take brakes from your deal finding.

Depending on your method for building a buyers list you may find out of 10 prospective buyers you only get a good solid response from 2 or 3. 

You wouldn't really even need to employ anyone there.

If you use this method you will have a really good shot at finding out the individuality you'll need to find.  

Has anyone tried this method?

We've found there are so many sources for funding out there that if you have a good deal the money will likely follow - someone will want to partner with you, or find seller financing, or find a hard money lender who will lend up to 90%, pull out equity in your first home if you can afford it, if you have a retirement account from an old employer, you may be able to roll it to a self-directed IRA that you can use to invest in real estate, etc...Another new one - have you considered renting out the second bedroom if you purchase your friend's house?

The questions I have are....What methods of lead generation has been the most effective for you in Cleveland?