I thought about contacting/calling the owners of 20-50 properties advertised on finn and present them the idea of ownerfinancing.

Curb appeal, more advertising, touch up the property, incentives, double check market rent.

@Tee Allen Go to craigslist and call all landlords that are advertising vacancies.

That being said, It took me 7 years to accumulate my SFH portfolio and costs thousands of dollars in advertising ( bandit signs, postcards, internet, etc..)

In southern California, there are deals with very low single digit cap rates advertised, and the true rate is even lower.....       

That is, the PM will advertise, run the various checks for credit, evictions, criminal, ability to pay, etc but ultimately they'll recommend a few applicants, I'll look at the documentation and pick one? 

I don't particularly enjoy reading much (which I realize is a major weakness of mine that I am continually working on) but certainly enjoy listening to books via electronic means (especially the Podcast!) 

SO--since you are a "licensee" CERTAINLY you KNOW by law you must post your name AND brokerage in all real estate advertisements? 

Every employer I've ever worked for that did direct deposit provided electronic pay stubs.  

I had a friend that would buy them clean the up a bit and advertise in the north east after major snow storms!