Direct mail although very effective long run is an expensive way to start.Blair HalverI've been compiling my results from my postcard mailings to Absentee Owners over the past few years.

I am currently compiling a short list of books I want to read when I'm done with the UBG.

I'm trying to compile a list of all reputable places to use when checking a potential tenant out.   

If so, how could data on those private cash only deals be obtained so that a list of cash buyers could be compiled? 

According to this, they cannot prepare or presents CMA's, but can compile the information, which by understanding means they need to access mls data. 

There is very little 'human' involvement when compiling it.

It was a little light on depth of how-to, but it might give you a starting point for compiling your own manual, though.http://www.nicoleocean.com/products.htm

This is really good I really like what you had to say @Nathan I am going to put that into action and keep it in mind while compiling my business plan.

What conglomerate websites do you use for REO search, if any?

hey smitmlit, ive got a couple of resources that may help you out as Ive recently been in the exact same situation as you are in and started compiling a list of "flip friendly lenders" shoot me an email @ [EMAIL REMOVED] and I can send you a file with some contact info for FHA lenders that dont care abotu title.