I thought about checking out one of those deals advertise in billboards, etc about $1400-$1500 per slab of granite.

You'd want to consult with an attorney for the legality of such things in your area and also speak with a broker on the rules of self-advertising while hanging your license with them.

Perhaps one that advertises that they handle hail damage.  

R4-28-502, set forththe rules for real estate advertising.

Only licensees may advertise properties they don't own.

If you are holding $100,000 or more - that's great - too many investors today are happy to wait for the slow pay-day until property increases in value - not me - when I invest (control properties) - I want immediate cash on cash return of my money - like in 7 weeks.Some ideas: What I do here in Maryland, now for over 40 years, is spend my cash on radio advertisements - the message is simple - Wanted real estate, houses, commercial, lots, land or non-conforming properties.

I have shopped around and find that they all come pretty close to one another, even the companies that advertise much lower rates initially.

Same street has two units for rent at $795, I'm watching them and have called the property manager advertising to get some details.Definitely interested in chatting further to get your thoughts. 

Regarding your Apache Junction lease option, had you been advertising it off-MLS and someone contacted you, or was it just happenstance that landed the buyer?

The big direct writers(companies who only sell their own product with their own sales force) put billions into advertising.