I have been in a different marketing effort for years and nothing replaces face-to-face interaction with potential clients.

@James SlaughterWelcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language at near zero cost.

I think the first time newbie buying their very first rental and does it in a area that is all the way across the country is taking on a little more risk than anyone will let you know about ( IE those trying to sell them to you and or its their livly hood to sell them... ) its just human nature. 

I'll keep the forum updated on the progress of those.I am always interested in learning more and love the helpful nature of the bigger pockets faithful. 

Real estate tends to go in 18-year cycles because of the natural credit contraction cycles.

@Darren Budahn  of course I am the exception.. and to be fair I will only do this with a very hand picked group of folks like I have been doing for years.. this is the first time I have advertised for it ever.. however I have capacity to expand so I thought I would offer it on BP.my comments were general in nature.. there are always going to be private folks and exceptions..

Sorry for the amateurish nature of this question but I don't plan to use a real estate agent.- What marketing methods do you use (Craigslist, FRBO, MLS flat-fee listing, etc.)?

The large brokerage houses I can just relay my experience interacting with some of them.

And it's not because i'm any good at my job, just because the rules allow me to do so.Death of all obligors - Can file NOD provided there are no legitimate successors prior to 120 days.Loan made to a non natural entity - Can file the NOD without the 120 day ruleIlegal transfer of ownership - Can exempt you from the 120 day rule.Senior or subordinate lien holder is already in foreclosure, lien holder can join and file NOD prior to 120 even if their loan is current.

People can tell by interacting their level of knowledge and experience right away.Commercial is all I do day in and day out.