And made it almost through summer with no issues, but in August our outdoor air handler blower motor would periodically cutoff and not come back on.

There are 3 core (paid marketing) strategies to consider:1) Direct mail2) Outdoor (signs)3) Search marketing (Google AdWords)Big investors use all 3.Letters can work well, but broaden your thoughts on what you might send.  

Also, every homepath property has a "21 day first look period" where the bank will not entertain offers from investors.

Have you considered adding something to make it a little more "sexy" like mounting a flat screen TV to include with the unit, including an outdoor grill, or adding black-out curtains in the bedrooms? 

It used to be entertaining to watch people come to the foreclosure auctions, when they were live, thinking they could buy a house for $200, since they saw all these $100 prices the bank took the properties back for.

Read the forums in the note threads, stay out of podcasts unless you want entertainment.

. , but I'd guess that there is probably a disclaimer somewhere in the auction terms saying that the prelims are for entertainment purposes only.

We believe the end result will be superior to a boring patch of green outdoor carpet.

They are reserved for banks or private non bank entities who are willing to entertain these loan amounts and still be competitive - Up to 75 LTV, non recourse, 30 year amortizations, 10 year terms, competitive rates, and not only NOT require the reserves HUD and other agency financing does, but also less headache and faster closing times.I'd be happy to help any way I can in what you're looking to do. 

I am entertaining venturing out of Collier and Lee and a bit farther north.