Get them to make an emotional investment by identifying with stories in your letters.I would rather create my list and drill down to a small handful of people who have a "perfect storm" of problems: foreclosure, marital problems, adult children problems, big health issues, financial pressure, code enforcement citations; as many as you can find at one time.

She was very quick to get back to me and we have been out numerous times to see properties. 

I have a Master's degree in the health field and should be able to find a job very quickly because shortage in my field so I am not very worried about lack of income.    

I am a self employed Licensed Massage Therapist and Health Coach.

Private Money Goldmine, c/o MyHouseDeals, 1302 Waugh Drive #762, Houston, TX 77019-3908I did a GOOGLE search...but just got irrelevant AdsI've noticed numerous posters on BP but I can't seem to find anyone who can verify what is claimed is actually true....or UNtrue.

Are you willing to sacrifice your health and personal life for this property?

Originally posted by @Daniella Ortiz:roof repairs are expensive Even worse, is a leaky roof might cause mold, something very difficult to get rid of and it can be dangerous to the health of those living there. 

This may apply more to residential deals, but I found this list very helpful...Signage:Bus SignageBus Bench / Stop SignageCar MagnetsBumper StickersBillboards / at Local Sporting EventsInternet:MLS (Realtor.com)Lead Generator WebsitesFSBO WebsitesPrint MediaDoor HangersFlyers Around Town w/ Pull TabsBusiness CardsValue Pack CouponsCoupon SaverPizza Box AdsAD Placement in:Church BulletinsLocal Real Estate PublicationsLocal Business JournalsTV/RadioCommercials on TV StationsCommercials on Radio StationsCold Calls/Direct Mail Campaigns to Property Owners:In Pre-ForeclosureGetting a DivorceWho Live Out of StateWith Low End Rental PropertiesWith Vacant or Rundown PropertiesWith Building Code ViolationsWith Health Code ViolationsWith Fire Damaged PropertiesWith Delinquent TaxesWith Expired ListingsWith Single Family Rental ListingsIn ProbateEvicting TenantsNetworking with:Bankruptcy AttorneysProbate AttorneysReal Estate AttorneysInsurance AgentsOther WholesalersReal Estate Investor AssociationsTax Lien OfficialsContractorsProperty Management CompaniesDevelopersREO Department of Local BanksMailmanCity OfficialsMoving CompaniesBuildersMarshallsBail Bondsmen

X or Y conditions can be threats to life or health like heat going out or gas leak.  

Plus you never know, income can go up and down even with RE so the more cushion the better.I also want to have about 1 year of base living expenses including health insurance in the bank before quitting my J.O.B and about 3-6 months of emergency money for the rentals to cover a really bad situation like half vacancies for several months due to the economy etc.