Does anyone know any tips or techniques that will help me alleviate lots of out of pocket costs it it becomes vacant and to sell quicker than what I would anticipate?

I have used a company called Sales Genie and they do tailored and targeted mail lists.

Assessors determine market values using one of several techniques.

Other then a few long time acquaintances that are Realtor's I've not gotten any feedback from emails I've sent to other Realtors...they where personalized so as not to appear to be spam...in fact I did diligence on the ones I emailed so they where definitely tailored.  

Just wondering ( Because i can always use other marketing techniques) if anyone else out there is wholesaling what techniques are you using in 2016 to get motivated seller leads?

I found a few less than awesome real estate business plans on line but was able to tailor my thoughts as a result of looking at those plans.

Control the property with a simple contract of sale, right of possession and right to market the property and assignment rights and delayed settlement techniques, make sure you put a clause in the skinny contract of sale that lets you out if you can't assign the building.Schedule a public auction. 

Creative techniques aside…. at the very least, armed with an FHA or a first time home owner 5% down and some seriously wise choices (location, choice of type of purchsse IE Duplex, SFR in the “right” place) you can do some serious damage!

@Dev Horn Thanks for the warm welcome, I know it most likely depends on your market,but any specific marketing techniques you've had the most success with in your area? 

If it comes to it use the broken record technique, just acknowledge and repeat what you are saying about the rent being due.