Be sure to browse through the Learn section above it is loaded with great information. 

Banks aren't interested in wasting time on someone hoping to flip, or hoping to find financing later. 

As a lender, I feel as if some of these agents waste my time.  

This is a particularly loaded question I know.....I'm in the Chicago metro/urban markets btw so our situation is unique.

Some other Cities and States might have lax laws but id not want to live on Toxic waste nor be responsible for renting to someone else to live there.

I would still explore the Learn section above it is loaded with great information.

My question is, should I try and contact the assumed investor at that address or would that be a waste of a stamp, (thinking that the address is an investment home being flipped, wholesaled, etc).

It also means that you ensure you're not dealing with some fantasy chasing iriot who is wasting your time.

I can imagine the heavy work load of the restaurant industry would make you long for passive income.

If I was running an Adwords campaign in that area then I would budget $600 per month.Early on I would spend 1,000 to 1500 per month but I learned that you're wasting your money at those levels.