BEST LISTS FROM REAL ESTATE AGENT/MLS?

[Chris Jackson]

Hello! I have a real estate agent who is pretty inexperienced but is willing to help me as an investor by providing me with lists from the MLS that I could use for Direct Mailing.

Q1: What is/are the hottest list(s) that can be provided by a real estate agent that I can ask her for? 

Q2: Are there any special instructions that would accompany any of these lists (like an indirect way to find the information if it's not explicitly listed on the MLS)?

Q3: What kind of direct mailing is most appropriate (postcards/yellow letters/business letters) for the list(s)?

Q4: (sort-of unrelated) I am direct mailing a list of tax delinquent property owners. I am using postcards that basically say "We buy houses. Move out fast." that sort of thing.  Any additional suggestions on how to maximize my return on this list? I sent out 1000 cards and got 4 hits, 3 of which were mobile homes.  :(

Thanks!