To qualify for the 550 you will need the following; Purchase price has to be at least 50k total loan amount has to be at least 100k.Rehab cost can't exceed the purchase price Credit score at least 550, tax returns not required, all other docs are required.The 600 program Purchase price at least 20k rehab cost at least 10k Credit at least 600 with 3 tradelines and all required docs tax returns are not required All programs require at least 15k liquid asset to be shown in bank account prior to applying.

mailers, web ads, yellow pages, signs... how are you going to FIND deals...? 

Owners don't walk away from $50K + in equity.Go to the recorder of deeds web site and check for liens on the property AND any others against the owner (judgment liens can be hard to find.Something here is not right.

Here's one of 50+ that I received across the inter-webs from a single tenant.

Not a lot of useful info on the web site. 

I've worked with my mom's company doing digital marketing through web design and social media management.

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

Get a degree in banking / finance.

There are many additions that you could research around the web but for free and with an eye on local use Its great: http://my.mnbar.org/residentialrealpropertyforms/viewdocument/rpf41-minnesota-standard-residentia

This information is fairly easy to find on your local city / county web site.