If you have trouble meeting the hefty requirements of traditional lenders message me.  

@Daniel CallahanI sent you a private message. 

There was a lawn maintenance company that was a member of the club and a sponsor, and I called them a few times, left messages and mentioned I was also a member, and they literally never called me back.  

Thanks for the quick and thorough reply, sounds like you're well versed in the field.As far as possible issues: Are there any special categories for s8 that don't exist for standard SFH rentals that I should look out for?

I'm hoping to find a buyer agent specializing in foreclosures to help me purchase.Does anyone know any agent that they'd recommend?

If you have any info please be kind enough to direct message me an I'll do my part an try to be some help to you if not now but one day.

@Stan ThampiThese were the qualifications that we messaged people before they came out to look at the unit:Have a credit score of 600+Have no prior evictionsHave no felonies within the last 7 yearsHousehold gross income greater than 3x the rentAnd then when they wanted to apply, we had them go through Zillow.

I'll send you a direct message to discuss your cautionary tales. 

Ian, please message me with the contact information for your property tax appeal specialist.I was told by Scott Phillips at Allegheny County that the increased assessment is due to permits being taken out to do a major rehab on the house by the former owner.However, as an attorney, I know that the county cannot simply send out an increased tax bill without first sending out a notice of an increase of assessment like it did because that violates due process.Thanks.

Lots of ways to select location, which one is best depends on your particular area.Beyond those, I also recommend using additional filters to better differentiate your message from competitors sending to all absentee owners as if they were the same.Equity, like above, except separate free & clear from those who have a loan, and use different messages for each group, as their issues and motivations are often different.Age, someone managing rentals in their 70's or 80's is going to have different motivations then someone in their 40's or 50's.Owner location (based on mailing address), a owner that lives far from the property has different issues then someone next door or down the street.LOTS of possibilities, but hopefully that gives you some ideas.