This is what it sounds like you're trying to do, and you will likely need a securities lawyer to draft the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). 

Follow your state’s guidelines to send them their damage list and receipt within the required time limit to inform them they will not receive their security deposit back.

I have found two very distressed properties that I would love to get under contract but the public records show that the occupants are the owners themselves.

I am looking for a SECURE, reasonably-priced (preferably free) site that allows prospective tenants to fill out an application online and then have the completed application emailed directly to me (or give me online access to the information)?

I have a dedicated acreage (part of a 'change of use' to new 'best and highest' value model) in a dedicated site, barb wire secured, that might be suitable for wild simulated ginseng production.

NOO probate either tax delinquent or preforclosure.I’d be at the public records office or courthouse or if it’s available online I’d be at Starbucks Then I’d go meet with them, I’d skip trace or send a white letter then show up on a Saturday between 12-4pm

Have you considered a security camera?

Also, will using an owner financed second have any effect on the ability to secure a first?

They still owe the debt of the note which is still secured.

I have secured lines of credit on each property in case I need to pull cash quickly to take advantage of an investment opportunity.