Cedar Rapids has Rockwell Collins which employs about 9K workers in CR and surrounding areas, they are the second largest private employer in the state behind a grocery store chain Hy-Vee. 

They might get uncle Eddy to say he was the last landlord for 5 years, cousin Bob to give an employment verification just over your limit!  

Have income high enough to meet their threshold for the properties that you are buyingIn terms of getting multiple mortgages with smaller down payments, you could do the live in BRRR method.

Are there any better methods than direct mail?

She has over 800 credit score, a good job making $50,000 a year plus are part time job, verified employment etc.

Its based on County, method of payment, down payment of and so forth...The app works well.

We have the ability to petition for an Order to Publish in order to comply with noticing missing parties, however a licensed private investigator must first be employed to document and certify all attempts to locate the missing parties. 

Obviously you would probably get better terms financing it with residential, but I am curious if the rules of forced appreciation still come into play when financing through this method. 

I have a great job for a great employer but feel no passion for the my chosen career.

@Kelly S.If owner financing is not an option, you can research other methods like lease options.