HELOCs are extremely difficult to get for non-owner occupied properties. 

One technique for finding deals that intrigues me is looking up NODs (Notices of Default) in the public records and then reaching out to the property owners (probably via postal mail) to see if they are interested in selling.It seems like there's a decent chance to find a highly motivated seller and perhaps a very good deal using this method.I am wondering if anyone in the forums has used (or attempted) this technique, and if so, what sort of results you've seen.

Customer Service was non-existent.If anyone has a recommendation for a simple email / messenger automation service for AirBnb, I'd appreciate it.        

I plan on focusing on notes, performing at first, and then working my way to non-performing. 

That relationship is now off because of personal, non business, reasons and my new lender is requiring that I get due diligence before.

I am worried mostly about the length of potential vacancies and costs of potential evictions/non-paying tenants.

They do have a yearly membership but I think I'm going to try and attend one meeting (I believe they have a door charge for non-members) and see what they are all about.

Yeah - get ready to evict Dad for non-payment, which is what is coming. 

I'm  interested in the HUD "Good Neighbor Next Door" program which gives a 50% discount to public service employees.

I have not seen any 'good' public resources for finding a 2+ plex.