I'm having a hard time with communication on this project.

Due to the era that we live in, with technology and the internet, you can run 90% of your business from home which means being able to use communication tools like the phone to communicate with sellers and email to exchange documents.The key is to know the deal and ask a lot of questions and let the seller talk.

The web address links to a very brief video where I mention who I am, what I do, and the properties I'm looking for.The idea is that it generates enough curiosity for people to type in the address, and provides a different way of communicating to potential sellers.It gives them a face and a voice, which I think might be an advantage over simply writing something.What do you experienced marketers/wholesalers think of this strategy, and why?

Ah, government efficiency at it's finest!

I'm sure the industry has changed a bit since I last used a HomePath Renovation loan and I know that lenders and mortgage brokers who are familiar with these loans can process them efficiently. 

The reason the comment about contacting the bank seemed funny is basically that large banks notoriously have terrible communication skills in these matters.

I am new to this and would need someone who is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and efficient.

That tells you how efficient the investment is; for every dollar put in how many dollars come out as a whole.

Young people consume lots of hot water.We have a 5-bdrm student house which has undergone a significant energy efficiency retrofit ... but ~50% of the monthly electrical consumption is hot water.

If so, you'll need an authorization to release information from the borrower so you can communicate with the lender and confirm the balance and status of the loan.