My strategy is normally off market deals with a discount attached to them, so I have never found a sweet deal to move up into and I do not want to pay way too much for the next deal up the ladder.

C" Neighborhoods are the sweet spot.   

You can find some sweet deals there, just line up your property management beforehand.

Meaning, you can go to the local car dealership, show you are a millionaire on paper, but can you actually afford the most expensive vehicle on the lot in cash, on the spot, with a same day purchase? 

My first agent was in her 70's, a super sweet lady, she looked like grandma from a cookie comercial.

The thing about making a letter really personal is people don't want to feel targeted because of their situation so sometimes short, sweet and simple is all you need.

@Jessica Wood You could build a pretty sweet fort in the living room with $500K-1M in twenties. 

I live in Oakland and Interested.I know a spot in Pleasanton called PICK 6 sport bar, the owner is very accommodating. 

We will be closing on a 458 unit opportunity in a great location soon and may have a few spots for accredited investors.PM me if interested in learning more.

Just getting started with small group here in CA and we've been looking at the AL/TN areas as possible first investment spots.