Quite title is a long possess also that involves taking out newspaper ads. 

While I wholeheartedly agree with the unrealistic expectations part, investors are still in the business of flipping for profit, so for discussion, what are some methods of success when attempting to reach out to banks or vacant property owners that have worked for you?

You want someone that can 1.) articulate to you what you're signing off on; and 2.) will respond to your agent, everyone involved to get the job done. 

I initially thought I would loan money on a short term basis to a group that bought, rehabbed and sold properties, but discovered other opportunities once I networked with other local investors.With a variety of investment options, I met with real estate attorneys regarding required documents and to figure out what their involvement would be with each investment. 

He simply said that the halfway house he was involved in saved his life.

Smaller businesses like mine are treated very differently from those in the article you linked to.you don't have to be a 7 figure earner to use the method. if you're to take advice from anyone wouldn't it be best to come from those who have tried and mastered it? 

No reason to get the HOA involved.

I’d love to get involved in the US market but not sure on the tax implications and if it will be worth my time. 

Especially with other's money involved...  

Judge enters a default judgement and they give him 10 days to vacate or the Sheriff will get involved.