Just take your time and be consistent.  

From research I did some time back, I believe that in Michigan it is normal practice for PM to also charge when they sign / resign a tenant.

I love your practical approach to getting it done.  

So far, this has just consisted of just one phase (a postcard) that those on the probate list have received, and now I'm ready to send my 2nd phase of that campaign.I had in mind a letter, (written possibly) complete with my letterhead which would detail my services and what I specialize in.Does anyone have any better recommendations?

Unless you're Licensed to broker RE, or are already named on the property TITLE, don't use Contracts that allow you to assign to someone else before closing, because the Ohio RE Regulators have dissallowed that practice in Ohio for everyone else.

We're new to Texas and not sure if the same lending practices hold true for all states? 

Using a service is probably better because it allows for consistency with is a huge key.

It's bad faith and bad practice.

I have several lines of credit and have not heard or either practice, but it does not surprise me.

Is this practice more common, even for investors, in the Atlanta area?