I have been contemplating direct mailig owners to see if I could pick up a building at a reduced price. 

What is appropriate is a properly constructed package built on a solid commercial policy form with the ability to offer appropriate coverage for assets under any stage of occupancy or renovation, a simple monthly reporting format with no minimum earned premiums, the ability to waive co-insurance requirements, with no location limits, with the ability to insure multiple controlling entities, offer coverage in all 50 states, special form coverage with theft and vandalism and the ability to actually reduce premiums incrementally by aggregating locations, just to name a few little things.Hope this helps.

If aggressive people who would rather fight battles instead of focus on winning wars think you are a pushover, let them think it, but it sounds like you are making money with a supportive team while reducing stress in your life by choosing smart solutions that seem to be win-win.  

I have a 12% loan now and may be able to reduce this to 4.25%, what a savings!!

Find them and offer value to them in exchange for being their shadow...Good luck, man!

True, if you are an investor that likes to work in the shadows since you have things to hide, or one that simply does not care about doing things right or one that is just a straight up slum-lord or any combination of the three.If you change that mindset and engage them (within reason without opening up a can of worms).....for example find out who the Code Enforcement Officer is in the area you own properties or intend to purchase properties.

I'll bet you know a good lawn service who would work with you and do it for free or greatly reduced in exchange for the chance to get a long term client.  

Hello I am fairly new to wholesaling and i have a potential deal that has back taxes owed on it, however since i know that the buyer may be able to talk to the city and get the taxes reduced should i just write the contract to the seller for the difference, then market the deal to a buyer with the lien included in the purchase price and making note of it in the break down that the extra amount is due to the back taxes on the property and if they call city hall they may be able to get them reduced?

You then would have a reason to give for reducing your offer.

If I buy a fixer upper, I flip to increase the rent, attract a better tenant, and reduce the maintenace costs.