Aside from that, you could mail them a yellow post card or letter and see if they are interested in selling.

You get a subscription card at your local Wal-mart/Bestbuy etc.

Up the fee more if you are at a brokerage that charges you for office supplies, office space, business cards, advertisements, etc.AGAIN I will repeat, these costs vary state to state, brokerage to brokerage.

The wild card there is access easement.

I do have credit but for the last 3-4 years I have always paid cash and used a debit card.  

He put the down payment on credit cards and closed in May 2016.

I had thoughts that "legitimizing" my business would be a smart first step.a.k.a. making a website, having business cards, getting a separate "business" phone/voicemail to answer prospective leads inquiring about properties or offering them.Would anyone suggest that this is the right direction to go before spending money on direct mailing campaigns/driving for dollars/running advertisements via craigslist or any other source?

We have tried Jumbo Post cards, Minis, and the handwritten letters.

Often it is because of a roof leak but many time the copper plumbing has been stolen and water ran until the city cut it off. 

Also, would I be able to borrow enough with the new mortgage to rehab it or is that usually with borrowe money like credit cards and smaller loans?