As background, a small group of partners and I have been looking to expand our portfolio, which currently consists of about 20 value-add duplexes. 

If you can point that passion in the right direction, consistently I bet you will be a big success!

It may take some time, and consistent follow up, until they begin sending you any potential properties that work, but once they see you are a serious investor they will send you opportunities.

A applicant not consistent with the norm is higher risk.Personally I would not go down this road.

Show me a 2006-2007 real estate purchase that has a consistent 32% annual ROI.

This subjective, qualitative look, particularly important for newer companies without a lengthy track record, should consist of the following elements: company description, key personnel, industry analysis, marketing operations and a description of the use of proceeds.

There's nothing wrong with that, but it came back so rapidly and consistently that it seemed automated, and that made it feel phony.

A house that sells turnkey retail for 60k at this late phase in the market, that would probably easily cost at least double that to rebuild is a house that has gone DOWN in inflation adjusted value, probably consistently for decades on end.

Rent for the area is around 600-700/month, but there records show they consistently get around $225/week, which appears to be much better returns.

Most people say to market to your list consistently for 6months but vary the piece of mail you send.