The advantage being you are not limited to the turnkey's inventory, allowing you to target specific neighborhoods of interest that they might not have properties in.

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.

ABM Always Be MarketingI've been targeting accidental landlords on Craigslist to see if their interested in selling.This week I've started sending yellow letters (if you enter yellow letters or direct mail in the search bar for several articles and discussions) to expired listings.Next up is a direct marketing campaign to absentee owners.When I run errands I take different routes through my farm area looking for For Rents and FSBOs.I also have a website to direct leads to.

We do a notice to enter and estimate the amount of work we will need to do for the turnaround and the number of days we will need to do it.We also check in with the outgoing tenant two weeks prior to the move-out date to make sure they are still on target and to offer any assistance they may need to make the deadline.If there is another tenant in the wings ready for a move-in, I emphasize this to the outgoing tenant.

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Seeya around!

Finally, I have to pay social security tax and medicare taxes on money I earn, which will either not pay me back well or will do so at a time several decades from now when I have more money than I need due to smart investing!

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Also - be sure to check out the post "House Flipping: The Best of BiggerPockets."

I agree with Eric that listed MLS properties are not great targets for wholesale deals.

Would any of the Chicago investors recommend specific neighborhoods to target?

I've talked to several other local investors who've had some success with mailers and I'm considering it seriously.So far, my main idea is to target a certain part of my area (Milwaukee) that I think some good buys can be found in, its what I'd describe as a lower-middle class part of town.