Data collection is what you do in order to compile a cold list.Research is what you do when you wish to know or learn more about a topicDue diligence is what you do when you have a lead who has responded and become a prospect or a target asset that you wish to bid on at auction. 

Hello Lonzell,I do not know why noone has responded to your post but I would like to introduce myself to you.

I am also in San Diego so let me know if you ever want to meet up.As the other responders stated, BP is an excellent resource and you will do well to spend some time looking through the blogs and forums, making connections, checking out the resources, etc.Best wishes,Vincent

Inbound Marketing: 5 Secrets to SuccessWith traditional marketing, you push your message out and hope folks respond, using online and offline ads, direct mail, emails, brochures.

If the lawyer responds siding with the HOA then I would contact the Master Insurance Policy company and send them the same info you sent the lawyer.Lastly you have to decide what value you place on your time, stress, and if you are a professional landlord who treats their rentals as a business and file a Civil court case for damages, attorneys fees, filing fees, court costs, and any collection fees can be amended to a judgment and added later.It would be in your best interest Now to start accumulating any evidence you can (emails sent addressing the issue, pictures of repair people and/or water heater in neighbors unit, phone logs notifying the HOA of this issue, repair bills from leaking water heater damage.)Good Luck

The more you post and respond to other people's questions, the better chance of connecting with other investors in your area.

I appreciate that you took time out your day to respond to my post. 

Madison REIA recently had a person with first name Erin that they were promoting and I tried unsuccessfully to find her contact info (nobody from REIA responded to my request and I wasn't sure if I had the right Erin when I did a search for her).Is Tasha someone they have been promoting for a while?

Wow- Thanks for all the information and for responding so quickly!

Typical stuff, comps from the newer nicer neighborhood 2 blocks away, leaving out $1000 HOA fees and not wanting to respond to emails asking about them.