Amazon, I actually wouldn't be surprised if they had some success.

I'm trying to learn all I can about investing, real estate, and running a successful business.

A successful short-sale typically benefits the borrower (homeowner) in the following ways: it can give them more time in the house (and payment-free); it is better than a foreclosure from a credit report perspective and wold allow him to obtain a new purchase loan for a new home in the future more quickly as compared to having it go through foreclosure.I would encourage you both to reach out to a local realtor with short-sale experience and have them facilitate the transaction, it would not cost you or the owner the commission as it would be paid out of the bank's proceeds.No, in a short-sale I would definitely not offer any payments to him directly that are not known and approved by the bank, you can get yourself in hot water and probably legal trouble by doing that on a short sale.

Close 3-5 successful deals before you apply for crowdfunding. 

You may also want to consider other sources that already have the phones matched and included.As to your bigger picture issue - lack of results: for most folks that aren't successful with direct mail it is not the list that is the problem - it is the message.

You might find more success in expanding your search parameters.

I decided it was time for me to take massive action and use all the tools BP has to offer and start using the forum in order to reach my dreams of becoming a successful real estate investor.

I’ve been flipping mobile homes successfully for two years now and my wife and I have educated ourselves in the MHP side of things.

Would love to hear more about your successes! 

Investing in TOH parks is a faster way to financial success than investing in POH parks.