You guys have such crazy access to info that we don't get here in Ontario.

You probably can't get a list directly, but these courts typically have computer systems, often online, that you can access to extract the data you seek.Depending on the info required of the evicting landlord, you can easily get their name and address, the address of the property that's involved in the eviction, and possibly even the landlord's phone number.

I agree that you'll typically find $1-$1.5k per tree, depending on size and accessibility. 

As @Mark Simpson mentioned a reverse exchange for construction or improvement might be a good option for you. 

The attractively low price, oversized lot, and tons of concrete improvements made this acquisition a no brainer.

Her only obligation is to repay that loan according to the terms, and that money can now be used for whatever.This would allow you to access that capital for your deal. 

Why is this a good stretegy other than having access to the $?

Additionally: try looking at for-rent properties and see if there are some places you would like to own or think you could improve.

So higher interest for sure but money still available, if you are not over leveraged and have access to capital you can keep the wolf from the door; anyway that's how I see it. 

And let's say the capital improvements are $100K.