HiGenerally also bulk e-mail has a low response rate, this because it is cold leads.

@Elisha Keller ,Ironically, we just had a recent thread about this: Tax Deduction on Live In DuplexYes, it would be prorated between Schedule E and Schedule A based upon square footage.

Which is why I think "The E-Myth" book is just as important as "Rich Dad Poor Dad" - but at different times in a career.

A while back I saw this list on BP - it might give you some ideas: Posted by Kenneth E on Bigger Pockets - Sept 12, 2012 Hey guys, over time I have taken lots of ideas from BP on finding motivated sellers.

Chris, Have your broker to fax Ofori and Assoc at their Hartford, Connecticut office telling then you will go after their E & O insurance if they don't get their act together and Ofori and Assoc, they only manage HUD homes for sale.

Gary E.

We also set-up an e-mail address specific to each unit we are advertising and include it in our on-line advertisements.

I worked with many investors over the years, and the last thing I wanted was for them to come back to me to list a property that I sold them to rehab, and it not make them money. 

I would get a 1003 app filled out and see a mortgage broker, and pretend I had 3.5% down for a FHA loan.If the mortg broker said I had everything else, credit, d/e ratio, etc, I would consider the L/O for my family.

I want to start building a buyers list as well s looking for properties.