If there are safety issues or any defective systems, it is likely that they will not lend to you to BUY the distressed property TO renovate.

HI everyone I'm Pablo.I'm new in the business, I have a business plan and system of work created. 

The, pitfalls of internet based information exchange, high liquid MLS systems and everybody's mother-in-law acting as the local wholesaler!

Many times (at least in my area) it won't be in the MLS because some MLS's don't allow the listing agent to put in auction properties in the system if there is an auction company involved (because it's not an exclusive listing and the auction company may not be a member of MLS).. long story short.. the auction website should still show you who the listing agent is (usually way down below).

We are currently uses a system that checks credit, to me one of the most important aspects in terms of finding reliable tenants.

Because I have an older building, it took more time but once you are in the system you are ok.

or is this information available on line through the county GIS systems.? 

The Puget Sound region has a lot to offer and that is a nice area to focus on. 

I thought 500 mailings was decent but looking at what others are doing it seems as if many have automated their systems.

It's a lot to learn so it's a good thing that the podcast and webinars are so catchy and fun!