When I worked as an agent in CA, we could reach out to a title agent and order a "data base" which would include property title information as well as owner contact information.

Definitely check the Bigger Pockets database of lenders in addition to your local banks with that being said.

Just make sure you state in contract that terms and conditions shall bind all successors, heirs, administrators, trustees, executors, and assignees of the respected parties.

I have a leasing agent, who has access to national databases of businesses looking for space. he can reach out to them.2.

The salesman, David, told me it was a $500 administrative fee, along with a $500 marketing budget.

Just for clarification, here is my concept in a nutshell:Acquire properties to fix and flip, fix and hold, or wholesaleOwner/operator will be a wife/husband teamReal estate agent for power to buy and sell (commissions may be useful, not sure if necessary)Personally engaged in procurement activities, project management, and administrative activitiesExpecting to employ full-time help in future phases of developmentLet me see if I’ve got this right…Solo 401k:Investment must be in an existing business already producing a self-employed based income for owner/operator/investor – no full-time employeesPersonal income must be a result of actually performing a role in the business, as in not a 100% automated system.

This is the most exact method, but also the most administratively heavy.- Flat fee - You establish the "normal" bill for each utility and you collect that flat fee for each bill alongside the rent each month. 

.#4 Create a Spreadsheet or use an Estimating SoftwareYou need to organize the estimating process into a spreadsheet or software database that you can use to track your common repairs and pricing.I believe The Book on Estimating Rehab costs comes with a spreadsheet, or you can download my estimating template I have in the fileplace or create your own.  

Another way to look at the fee:In a traditional 401K with the company that you work for the plan owners pay a yearly fee (be it an outright fee or a % of earnings) That fee pays the plan administrators and covers the cost of keeping the plan compliant.  

By building a network of private investors, you can gain access to the funds you need to purchase properties, make repairs, or fund other aspects of your business.Faircloth's book covers a wide range of topics, from building your investor database to structuring deals and negotiating terms.