I need to find my niche and be the expert.  

I want to automate the showing process, by having prospects registering (sending maybe a copy of the DL) and providing them a unique code within a specific time window to go and see the property. 

First, target a specific niche.  

I agree there are a lot of RE niches to dig into.

@Carrie Cavins I believe you may be referring to BP Podcast 140:  The Riches Are in the Niches (Like Student Housing) with Bill Syrios.

To the extent that you wish to trust the demographic data entered by the loan originator, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data is publicly available so social justice groups can sue lenders for unlawful discrimination if the data indicates that is warranted (Wells Fargo etc).CFPB has an interactive website that lets you play with the data.If there is something unique about properties in the area you want to buy in that you want to get in front of, nothing will beat picking up the phone and calling agents in the area.

Each deal is unique and you need to figure out what will work for your business. 

My niche is to look for positive cash-flow properties.

Its one thing to buy a Ural and get it licensed to ride in the US, bringing a building up to code might be a very different experience.Some have stated it's possible to view Russia from Alaska, maybe that is the niche that lowers the hurdle for you?

See Deduction over $500 for certain clothing or household items, later.If the property is valuable because it is old or unique, see the discussion under Paintings, Antiques, and Other Objects of Art.Used Clothing Used clothing and other personal items are usually worth far less than the price you paid for them.