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.

However, my California RE mind sees the prices vs rents and am bewildered by such statements.As of now, these are my desires in properties:a house or townhome built after 2000 - I prefer after 2003 turnkey condition MOST PREFERABLE, but not necessarily a requirement at least a 3+2 neighborhood well kept and not too much crime $50-$100K, short sales are acceptable Close to transportation and/or the fwy Relatively close to downtown and the airport (10-20 min when there is no traffic)Seeking cashflow, appreciation much lesser priorityFor rent of 800, the PP cannot be exceed 60kFor each additional $100 of rent, the max PP can only increase by about $12.5k.If you see immediate issues with these desires, PM me so that we can talk about it offline.

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.

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?

Don't get involved with the mail, tell old tenant to complete a Change of Address card at the post office and the mail will forward just fine.