Didn't have much luck with that, since the target market for this zip code doesn't rely on zillow to find apartments.

While the asset managers will vary based on your region, in Connecticut the current asset manager that services the HUD's is BLB Resources, the place that is always referred to a gateway to bid and find more info is hudhomestore.com.As previous posters have mentioned, make sure the agent you are working with has a valid NAID issued through HUD because they will need one to place a bid for you.

I know it obviously varies by region/state but any suggestions for what to look for in short term financing (hard money/private money lender) or where the best place to start with this would be?

Details will vary so modify this as you see fit should you choose to use it.

Low income, affordable housing in distressed neighborhoods.Here are the numbers, they vary between packages but are all roughly the same:10 homes for $350,000Gross rent is $5,000Vacancy (10%) - $500Management (10%) - $500Repairs

Marcel B...Lenders vary.  

Some might argue that value-adding to SFRs IS a quicker way of improving ARV/IRR, rather than just relying on market rents continuing to rise at their historic percentage in order for the same cap rate to make Multis more valuable. 

If you want to do it in addition to building personal relationships with people - that's great, but I wouldn't solely rely on it to get leads. 

How long were they tenants and how often did you do inspections.It is not practical to rely on tenants reporting issues and falls on the landlord to be aware of and regularly inspecting a property for issues.

This is also where we get a bit into the idea of pricing strategy, and that strategy will vary by property, neighborhood, market and agent.