We have used companies like InfoUSA and other list generation sources in the past, but found that we had a hard time finding the owner directly and ended up speaking to a lot of property managers etc. which wasn't particularly effective.Does anyone have any ideas of companies or processes we can employ to help us identify properties and then get in touch with the true owners of the building?

Our experience in places where there is *real* winter, is that code requires you have an ancillary source of heat when using a heat pump.  

I used to tell them that he has his own key. 

That will probably be a key to your success...finding the solid base hits and investing for the long term. 

So I question the validity of the source, which is who by the way?

Is this a turn-key property or require rehab?

As well as for financing, as worst case scenario I have a large line of credit as well as a few private sources I can use to get it financed.Is that for everyone?

My top recommendation is always to plug into the podcast - it was a huge key to my success in those early phases.

If you are doing these for legal reasons, quote three sources.

It's a huge source of education and inspiration.