I have a problem...I was born with an eye issue.

You can with a blink of an eye.

If you're writing them yourself, make sure the letters are 1) getting opened 2) eye catching and attention holding and 3) encourage contact

This ensures accuracy and keeps a watchful eye on the USPS!

how do they get away with such operations, i mean for example, in the eyes of the VA and/or DC Real Estate Departments, luring in potential clients publically with the above link and then giving the run around that 'if you're looking to list with us at the discounted rate we have a web page set up for, sorry we're not taking any more listings in your area'?!

I use my brother as my eyes and ears; we partner up in the sense that I am the financial backing and he does some of the legwork.

From my perspective there is a lot of excess spending because noone is keeping an eye on it.

From memory, that's HUD, meaning at least a 7X10, 7+ ceiling over that space (as attics are converted) and a window and closet.Might check on appraisal guidelines, same as HUD, but what is given value for a bedroom may vary in the eye of the appraiser.9X9 is a common small bedroom, but it must have a closet and the window. :)

Do your research and put a good team together to be your eyes and ears here in OKC. 

My advice would be to keep an eye on the block at various times of day and talk to some of the neighbors see if you can get some insight like that.