So now I have a goldmine of a database for my marketing team and door knocking team to go after.Be the center of infleunce and contribute greatly to other investors. 

In 30 years I'd like to have developed a RE portfolio of small/large MFH that generates enough cash flow to enable me to travel the world amid financial independence.

Another super resource is the County Assessors Office and their data base.

In order to generate leads, you should start putting together a database of motivated sellers(for example: notice of defaults, vacant property, expired listings etc) and then find their contact information and get in touch with them in order to make a cash offer.  

Do I just start making random calls to banks or is there a database that I could search (if not, there should be. lol)?

Russell Gronsky There are plenty of secure and efficient options for getting your guests checked in/out that do not require a physical presence such as wifi enabled door hardware (LockState) which generates a fresh code for each guest.

I am not familiar with hurricane insurance, but I wonder if the increases with this will be passed on to tenants by your competitors, thus enabling you to follow suit in increasing your rents in the future.

Additionally, Michigan state law enables a landlord to file a "water affidavit" for each of their rentals where the tenant is responsible for the bill. 

He is probably not interested in selling portions of the 12 unit complex but if it enables the two of you get something much larger it is a good incentive for him.

In my county, the deeds database is frequently updated, enough so that you can time your letter to within a day or two of the notice and get ahead of the rush.