Hello, I was looking to see if anyone has recommendations for direct mail providers?

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

Generally speaking I advise people to take on less debt as they get closer to their retirement age -- it reduces risk, and provides more cashflow -- often exactly what retirees or near-retirees are looking for. 

Will provide you a few pointers.

But, PropStream provides aggregate data that would take time to assemble from multiple free public sources. 

I've read several books on REI thus far but realize that the great minds on this forum can also provide significant and relevant insight on strategies they'd apply in current market conditions if they could start over with $250k in cash.For context, my family and I reside out-of-country, at the moment, but will likely return to the US in 1-2 years.

A lot of universities try to provide student apartments but as my niece told me you are still under the universities thumb when it is university housing and students don't like that. 

If I trade property I own in exchange for a property owned by a non-profit organization, what do I need to consider regarding taxes or anything else that could impact the transfer?

But nothing that is going to impact the cash flow on your deal.

So be sure to check with your prospective insurance provider.