My thoughts are, in an area where there is a hot market, builders scour the area for lots, and know every piece of ground in their area.

There was easily 50-75 mail pieces in that stack which soon went into the garbage.

This was the same guy who successively rolled outstanding car loan balances into the next loan of a high end piece of chrome (just for the status of a NEW vehicle).Today REI opportunities abound esp with 30yr term @ <5%.

We know from past experience that this broker isn't very familiar with FHA regulations (or doesn't have an underwriter than can handle quick FHA deals), and we'll tell the buyer they can't use that broker, as we know the deal will likely fall through.As for the ethics piece, not all agents are Realtors, so it's very possible for NAR ethics rules not to come into play.

That little four-year boy in Fontana, California who was attached by a Pit bull and the boy’s ears are severed, and now he is scared for life.Joe Gore

Michael, coming up with ideas for different pieces of property is the easy part.

I wrote a fairly long piece and posted it. 

You can get leads from sites like Probates daily, but they are expensive and often they are actually obits not really probates.You only need 4 pieces of info:The name and address of the deceased and the executor/administrator.  

Initially you will be able to take care of all the necessities but keep your ears open regarding quality property managers.

When I signed the paperwork in South Africa the bank I was getting a mortgage with made me sign a piece of paper stating that I would let them know if I ever got married.