I got a phone call the next morning from Preston (I.e., the Broker's son), ...Mr.

id just hate to deal with that phone call on a cold winter morning that they are too cold. 

I can make phone calls, scrounge for deals, etc.

If you build a solid machine to hit the brokers on a constant basis (by phone and email) then that will pay dividends.

Many of your local smaller banks and credit unions will be still in business and lending, but you may have to make more phone calls to get to the ones that are lending. 

I always read title, but since we're not experts in title I always tell my clients the best way for them to do their review is to call the title company and ask a rep to go over it on the phone with them to look for any red flags - that way they're putting the review in the hands of an expert.- Your contract probably has deadlines for various things for the buyer and seller (inspection, applying for financing, etc.) - it's a good idea to go through the contract and make a Timeline Worksheet that you can provide to your client so you are both on the same page.

These are scum of the earth who think the world owes them something while they contribute nothing of value.So an update to the situation:After a significant amount of research and phone calls to sheriff, multiple lawyers, police, court house and a few fellow investors, I gave them an unconditional 3-day notice to quit.Once the courts open, I can get them out...once the back log of cases gets worked. 

I'm still getting phone calls and post cards asking me if I want to sell it. 

It's just some guy and the invoice is his name and a phone number.

If no credit score, you can still get an FHA loan using alternative credit, such as rent payment, insurance payment, mobile phone payment, utility bill payment, etc, but you will need to find an FHA approved lender who will accept alternative credit.