It really doesn't take much, especially in the world of social networking these days.

Others might enjoy doing videos or podcasts of themselves discussing various topics.Some might be into the social networking scene growing their followers and be great at it posting little blurbs everyday.

I've seen a good plumber do a 50'+ run in about 10 minutes using this technique (though the price was the same :(.

Sean D - If you're illegally posting signs (most bandit signs are posted illegally and we at BiggerPockets DO NOT condone this technique for marketing!)

Two problems, we have zero equity, and my mother-in-law cannot pay rent (social security income only, medical bills, etc.).Mother-in-law does however qualify for assistance under section 8 if she were to rent a place within the City of Plattsburgh, but I'm still learning how that might work.

Our goal is to keep buying and holding until we reach $8,000 cash flow, we are going to accomplish this in the next 3 years.One of the marketing techniques I use is driving for dollars just like you do but you call it something else I can't remember.

(Btw, he is very knowledgeable even though he is not an accountant).Your SE tax rate will include both Social Security and Medicare (15.3%) AND you Federal tax rate.

At this point I am just as interested in the social aspect (time spent/headaches) of being a landlord and how it will mesh with my day job.

Both appraisals may be perfectly valid and within the standards of good appraisal technique, and I'm guessing that the appraiser often doesn't even realize that their personal opinion of the seller, their opinion of the buyer, their mood that day, their blood-sugar level, etc, all factors into the appraised value.Okay, this is where I get beat down again...go for it!

I would also send a letter in the mail, and possibly check some social media websites to see if you can track them down.