Jonathan, these are just a few bullet points of the most important items that comes to mind but, after you get it down it shouldn't take you more than 10-15 mins per property.

Also keep in mind with the 1% rule, hoa's are very expensive.

And keep in mind when it comes to SUVs and trucks; American makes are just as reliable if not more than foreign made. 

What Brandon Turner says about making multiple offers a week or month works because he buys multiple properties a year so his agent knows he will make lots of money with Brandon so he doesn't mind writing up offers.

I'll keep that in mind should he start litigation next week if the Seller's Attorney still refuses to return the deposit.

@Jonathan Pflueger from the feedback so far I felt what I have in mind might be more on the lifestyle purchase side rather than investment returns.

Managing and renting in Class C area; what propels you past the Institutionalized management companies and Excel minded Investor......1.

I've contacted the seller realtors on a couple of properties, but seem so wrapped up in selling their current listings, that they can't see they're going to miss an opportunity to discount today, and 'make it up in volume' by dealing with a serious investor.Also... always interested in doing lunch / beers / networking with like-minded Investors - Rathskeller or similar (ideas?)

I've been able to find roughly 1/month without investing time or money into my own marketing, but there is a definitely ceiling if I'm relying solely on the MLS and wholesalers.I'm hoping that with a three-pronged approach, with 3 streams of leads coming into my business, I can find 36 deals in a year.So 3 primary questions around marketing through mailers come to mind:1.

Do you have experience renting remote vacation properties, and if so what is your experience and what are the key elements in your mind in making a great one.