If you do a mailing, you probably don't want to send to the Absentee Owners because they are already getting a lot of mail.If you find another market, think about sending to one of the newer motivated owner occupied lists such as the Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS).

I haven't been motivated in real estate but I recently got remotivated and ready to get back in the game.

They tend to only be a good strategy for a very sort after property. 

Is this violating any sort of securities laws?

You got my Brain wheels turning and I'm feeling good and motivated today!

Any realtors that have experience with this sort of thing.

Anyone have tips on how to put together some sort of packet to bring to him so that he knows this is a legit option and to help him see the benefits of this?

Should I purchase it for cash and finance it later (does this give me some sort of flexibility, cheaper financing option later on?).

You would handle the easy ridge and top panels in the fall of the first year, they would handle the awful side work in the spring of the second year, and it gets written off in two years.All sorts of enterprising tax scenarios become possible.

Is there maybe another workaround to this (hiring an agent in some sort of limited capacity?