I was going to send letters initially to the owners based on public record mailing address, and then see if I can find phone numbers as well.

Several of my initial figures were off(I ended up with MORE cashflow than expected) which helped absorb the sting of the inspection process.One final note, I used the money obtained from the Refinance to fund 2 additional properties, both of which are BRRR strategy as well.

My initial thought is to not bid against myself and stay where I am at, but if I increase my bid to what I would be willing to pay, I have no regrets either way.  

This requires a baseline property condition at initial leading that is indisputable.  

To answer the initial question: can you flip when your credit is bad.  

If the agreement has been broken, it was done by the previous owner when he sold the property - and I bet there was no provision in the contract for that either.Collect next months rent directly, and if they call wondering what's going on, ask who they are, and what contract they have with you.

You're best bet is to start networking with attorneys that specialize in probate. :)

I'd spend a little more money to attract a high quality tenant as I believe in the long run that initial investment will end up costing you less by NOT having to settle for someone who will tear up or destroy your property, evictions, etc.I'd definitely spend the coin if you plan on keeping it.  

If you want your rent before 1st - introduce an initiative - a discount when paid on or before 1st or initiative for auto pay

Most people can find 30 minutes or an hour in their day to meet someone who could help them expand their portfolio.I am willing to bet the majority waste more time analyzing garbage deals than if they were to take a half day, go meet 4 stud wholesalers, and get quality inventory that way.