Sounds like you know the area and as a small town, there just isn't strong demand from buyers.

I am a second generation, real estate broker with a passion for helping others, building strong relationships and honestly just sharing the knowledge of real estate and how it can literally change your life!

It seems like a lot of the recommendations for the wording to use on postcards and letters are strongly based around being able to offer cash and close fast. 

We send our kids to a Baptist private school and yes it’s pretty pricey , however as you eloquently laird our there is a stark difference in education between a Christian one based on a strong foundation and a secular public education full of liberal political crap , the troublemakers and the social engineering they push .

I'm also hoping to build some strong connections here with experienced folks investing in the area.- Sean

@Laura YatesWhile everyone is worrying about the market, I'm buying the deals they missed.While it's a bit of an anomoly that the market has been so strong for so long (which frightens many), remember historically, there's a recession every 4-5 years.

@Lloyd SilverI agree with Brit that the area investment environment is strong.

We received a reasonably strong offer on the property and negotiated to $345,000 with $3,000 in seller paid concessions.

Use indeed.com with radius set to 5mi anbd compare areas for best jobs being offered today as a predictor of being a strong area. 

I would then help educate them that in 08-12 multi-family asset classes were very strong.