There's circumstances where this totally works but given the low rate climate today and if you're planning on holding onto the property for the long term, better to lock in the rate and secure yourself for 30 years rather than gamble in the market for 5-7 years ahead. 

Ive seen web advertising for this before, ive never applied but Id like someone who has gotten it approved to chine in.

That's gambling to me.

You need to readjust before you get yourself caught in someone's web selling you a course or mentorship.

I looked over their web site and they look promising.  

But if it makes no sense today, gambling on tomorrow isn't the best strategy.

Unfortunately, both of your options are a bit of a gamble in my opinion.

If you do a web search for real estate investor yellow letters or direct mail you'll find all kinds of stuff.They have a bunch of templates and examples of what you could do out there. 

I'll check my county's web site again. 

For example, companies like proctor gamble are weighted more in the indexes.