Direct mail can be effective, I think one of the best tactics is to use FedEx or UPS.

Yes, its extremely complicated and a lot of the value proposition is full time attorneys with expertise and tactics in the relevant local courts - called "Sale in Error" pretty much in line with what you just described. 

What specific types of marketing and persuasion tactics would you recommend I research to become well versed in those areas to potentially operate a syndication in the future?

All these things I am telling you not to do, are hard, expensive, time-consuming and they anger and upset people, not to mention that a lot of those tactics are becoming illegal.I am here to tell you, show you and prove to you that you do not have to nor should you do these things.My wholesale deals trump most of y'alls elaborate high-risk flipping profits, while:I don't low-ball anyone,I don't lie to anyone,I don't trick anyone,I don't spend a cent on marketingI don't lift a finger on marketing.I don't chase anyone.I simply tell them exactly what I am going to do, 100% transparency.Now here is some actual concrete proof: ($128,816.06) for one wholesale deal.I am not selling you anything.

I'm all ears for any advice, from broad strategies to specific tactics or tools that have worked for you.

It might be difficult to succeed in a market as competitive as SLC, but there are tactics you can do to improve your chances of securing lucrative deals:Networking: Developing connections with nearby wholesalers, investors, real estate brokers, and other specialists in the field can yield important information and access to off-market transactions.

Between the four of us we have a solid team and shared vision- we just need some tactical advice on actionable steps we can take to get this going. 

What turned me off was the extremely high pressure tactics of the person who calls you for the interview.

Buying and holding, wholesaling, flipping houses, and other tactics might be used.

My attorney says this is a common tactic to buy herself some more time.