What are a couple of the best strategies these days for sourcing my own direct to owner leads/deals?

I think we can get caught up in thinking that there is one "best way" to get seller leads.

I don't know about the cost of asbestos removal, but I had lead paint removed from the exterior of a 1200 square foot house: $20K for removal and repainting 15-16 years ago.

Some factors to take into account will be the overall condition of the property and current rental income in comparison to market rents (comps).Queens has many SFR with liveable basements so you may be able to find someone willing to househack and keep the current tenants but you'd be working with a very specific buyer pool and this could lead to less interest in the home, a lengthy selling process and a below-market selling price.With regards to giving notice to the tenants, assuming you're going to aim to close when their lease is up in April, I'd mention it 30-60 days before putting the property on the market.

High competition means high prices, which leads to lower returns. 

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Most preforeclosures are resolved between the owner and the bank, but are NOT removed from the lead sources so the majority of preforeclosures you see on Zillow are nothing and the owners will be VERY mad if you call.

I took a sales job with at a hardware distribution company based out of Morristown, TN at the start of 2020 and relocated to Cookeville shortly after to work my sales territory.As I start, I’ve recognized I need to get a feel for this process, particularly in finding leads and making connections!

The leaves will soon be falling in Cleveland which can be a problem for your gutters potentially leading to ice dams on your roof, water in your basement or a variety of other issues.

Their lead time is always about 5-6 weeks, and they usually beat it.