Through research and learning, I compiled a list of criteria for selecting a market, as well as a list of markets, largely based on this article.

I'm primarily interested in "recession-proof" multi-family and I've compiled more than a dozen "Best Places to Live", "Best for the Middle Class", etc. lists to see which cities show up on many of the list and where they rank.

I have an app on my phone to take pictures of the report and compile them in a pdf, but it's not as good as a scan from a scanner. 

Any investers/real estate agents in that market willing to meet with me so I can pick your brain and compile a pros and cons list???

I always suggest compiling  an heir list that includes information on date of death, evidence of any probate for the estates of the heirs, etc.

Over the course of the last half decade, through diligent investing, I have compiled an investment portfolio with a conservative appraisal of $2 Million+ with leverage at about $350,000.

Prohibition on distribution or sale of mailing or telephone number lists — Penalty. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2),Subsection (2)  "...this section does not prevent an individual from compiling a mailing list or a telephone number list by examination or copying of public records, original documents or applications which are otherwise open to public inspection."

We've compiled and vetted a list of duplexes (about 75) that meet all our criteria and which we'd consider being occupant-owners of.Planned next step is to send them letters stating who we are, what we're trying to do, and letting them know we'd be interested if they'd like to sell.Any experience or suggestions for how to format (handwrite vs typed, etc) and what points to highlight?

Actually, it is Zerohedge.com that compiles and integrates the information.

I would drive through different neighborhoods on my way to work compiling a list of distressed properties that I intended to try and track down the owners and while I was doing that someone contacted me with a house that they wanted to sell.The property needs roughly 15 - 20k in repairs but once done the property should have about 50k in equity.I am trying a mix between the house hack and the brrrr on this one.I am purchasing the property as a primary residence and will live in it as I make the repairs.