You can write letters or postcards yourself, type them out, or invest in service like Openlettermarketing.com. 

This is a crucial step for me, as it will determine the success of my investment and allow me to move forward with future projects. any thoughts on how to improve property value?

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Read as many RE books as you can get your hands on.

I'm going to buy more in the future but in the 43612 and 43613 area.   43612 and 43613 is bread and butter.It's hard to go wrong in those 2 areas.Well done and much success

If you want your seller to give you better warranties, you have to get him/her to re-execute the deed, and probably buy title insurance.

What steps do we take to get it removed so we can re-list our property?

David,Why sell if its a future retirement that will offer equity/cash flow.

Get to your local RE meeting and connect with those doing deals. 

My dad taught me this in the 70s and 80s he did hundreds of sub 2s and hundreds of wraps I was a RE agent facilitating them for the end buyers and I also did most of the purchasing on contract of the property we would then sell and wrap..