I have had several investors or wannabe investors request I provide them with a POF letter.

We do, and so far they are all within a few blocks of each other, makes things a lot easier!

Some of the highest taxes in the state and foreclosures on every block.  

Marketing with white and yellow letters can cost you anywhere from $500/month up to I've heard people spending $5,000 - 10,000 on their marketing campaign per month, not including buying or putting together lists, getting contact info and addresses, etc.

Once you get the NOD, contact the trustee and request a payoff and a reinstatement letter.

It is my understanding (which is limited mind you) that I would need an authorization to release information form from the seller so that I could obtain a reinstatement quote/letter from the seller's lender.

I wrote a letter because if I tell you something, you will remember a little bit after we talk.

My current road block is locating deals.

So after about 2 weeks of BP, a thought enters my head, instead of just complaining about poorly kept and vacant buildings that are preventing a street or block from being its best, why not put my money (or other people's money) where my mouth is?

And your friend's house "on this side of town" might also be too far removed.Find out what the rents are for properties on the same block as your house, or on the first one or two side streets, or the street behind your back yard.