I have people contacting me all the time wanting me to help them solve all their problems because they didn't have a plan.

Try contacting the local REO agents in your area.

People to contact?

Expect to be vetted and have your financing and cash deposits (or POF) ready before contacting anyone so that they will take you seriously. 

I'd advise to contact the township and talk it out.

I have had a contact rate of 16%.

I would like to minimize expenses and would like still to be the first point of contact for tenants, but if there are maintenance issues or other issues requiring someone to be present at the property, I need someone local to go to the property and keep receipts for all maintenance and other expenses.

Hey Amy,I would contact agents in the area you are looking to buy.

I tried the Facebook market place and I was inundated with contacts from realtors.

I contacted their customer service department and they indicated that the way counties in NJ provide their information does not coincide with the way List Source gathers Absentee landlord.