The thing that should be mentioned is that by reading from a number of sources and attending a number of different meetings you learn there are differences of opinion about a number of things.I would recommend Frank and Dave's bootcamp, and their publications strongly, but, and this is a big but, I only agree with some of what they advocate.

Though real estate law varies from state to state, the owner would almost certainly have property access from a public road through an implied easement if not otherwise provided. 

The state Realtor group has made it public acceptance and public expectation to do away with earnest money to the seller (no EMD).  

Thinking one mailing address for the tax bill should be public record and you go from there.

I have family members that im employing (currently as independent contractors, they will be paying self employment taxes themselves at tax filing) and wanted to create a management company to  write off emplyer's portion of self employment taxes as a business expense; and with the hopes to do the same when i have to pay myself self employment and/or purchasing health insurance. 

As the homeowner you can simply advertise your property as a Lease to Own in Craigslist or a similar publication and achieve the same without the middle man.  

My understanding is that I need to run some publication to find the owners. 

I'm sure you've notice what's happening to metro stations & DC becoming a public commuter city)- Review market rates (Rents)- Nothing beats driving around the area and checking for yourself (day & night)- Read articles (Bisnow, Business Insider, Washington BizJournal)Please let us know your journey and how things are going.

@Charlie MacPherson Are you in business to make money or provide a public service?

Their information is not always accurate, and I don't believe they scrub phone numbers that are on the Do Not Call Registry (although their information is public) so do your due diligence!