So, to have an 18 month term with 0% interest or even a 2.99% interest rate, that is a tool in your arsenal worth considering.My husband once used one to purchase the lease residual on his car that was on a lease coming to an end. 

There is some value to the "lumpy mail" technique, and maybe some residual "top of mind" benefit.

The hedge funds kept a huge presence at least through 2012, still into 2013 but not as heavy, and there may even be some trickling residue left from them now.

Seller financing works when you educate the seller on the benefits, such as having residual income and not being hit with a possible cap gains on the entire sale.  

If you agree with the fact that policies implemented by prior administrations impact later ones, how can you be sure that what you are seeing in that chart is not residual from those of the more conservative predecessors?

The diesel fumes & coal furnace residue in the air was stifling.

If they are from a small town or towns, advertising may be much cheaper than you would imagine for a newspaper or church bulletin, not to mention direct mail.The best part of your idea is the residuals.

Burnt tupperware containers with a white powdery residue and empty spray paint cans. 

The idea of owning my own portfolio of properties, searching out creative financing, finding ways to add value to homes, provide a wonderful place to live to tenants and receiving residual income while doing it?

Yes, the rental biz is the only way I know of that allows you to build true residual income.