I've had success with direct marketing, cold calling and social posts, but when it comes to the topic of pre-foreclosures, being able to strand face to face with a homeowner can make a huge difference, just my experience.  

You can play games by pretending that you wanted this new place to be an investment (or "being creative" as you put it), but this would be lying and can blow up in your face.

My trip to Montana next week is facing the same thing I had to rent a little house there and of course would you not know it but snow in the forecast and so being on the lake is going to be freezing $ss .

Pet Liability InsuranceAlthough you might hate the idea that your dog needs liability insurance just because other people think he or she is potentially dangerous, it’s better to pay for the coverage than to face paying for injuries out-of-pocket or becoming separated from your canine friend due to housing restrictions.If you don’t have pet liability insurance and your dog bites someone in your home, you have a lot more to lose than just your dog.

They could be good source for leads, they should be able to do the site work or refer to someone 'recommended' who can.For bare land- Your short 2month timeframe for permitting (city or county) and utilities is not going to be realistic or even close, most of the time.Your best bet is to find land that has a mobile (demo and scrap it) then replace.

Be quick fire and slow to hire.Meet them face to face.

However, if I were to purchase a property, I'd face a minimum 45-minute commute, which is impractical for a ~10-minute showing as an agent.

Feel free to reach out if you ever want to discuss strategy, challenges you're facing, or any questions you have.All the best!

Some of these companies are very bare bones. 

Take the time to find a broker who is well-suited for part-time agents.Scheduling will be a challengeOne of the most difficult challenges that part-timers face is scheduling.