So how would a busy investor tackle a list of a 1000 spread out across the country?  

Michael -I think that you are right about folks that were working REO's moving into other niches.I do believe that more people are tackling probates than ever before, but I don't see most of these folks staying in the game long term.

Basically, I was putting the workaround back onto page 1, because once it got onto page 2, getting there was tough ...Once Josh becaomes aware of an issue, I know that it will be addressed with the priority he feels it deserves, based on his TODO list and the resources available to tackle those issues.

However, if your going to tackle the MLS database, then you should focus on estate sales where the property needs a major rehab.

Eventually, I will tackle that, when I feel more "in the know".Danny Day, can you elaborate on how you turned a first month lead/leads into a buyer contract, listing, and closed cash deal?

How can I do more without having to spend more.For example, just dealing  with actually motivated selelrs (so focus on quality not just quantity), you 1). make MORE deals, 2).You Close deals FASTER, and as they are actually motivated, there is a lot more meat left on the bone so your 3).profits per deal are huge, and because the only way to reliably get to the motivated leads... is by haivng them find you and not yo ulooking for them (you CAN NOT target motivated selelrs... not poosible.. they have to find you, 4) you cost per deal is 100% free.Once this is in place, you tackled the quality aspect of things. 

I'm also looking to tackle my first flip.

sounds like you are ready to tackle it from prior experience

Thank you for your advice.It seems like I might be trying to kill two birds with one stone that might best be tackled separately. 

From your previous post, it sounds like the kitchens need to be done over so you might as well tackle the bathrooms.