Honest people who operate in a touchy business.

Extremely risky investment unless you have already confirmed the HOA is in full support of investors operating short term rentals.Keep in mind your HOA is like your landlord.

I just finished a portfolio for one investor of 10 single family units for $586K generating $8K a month in rental income.

I was told that this is how commercial real estate typically operates here i.e. all showings by broker on weekdays only.

Then once the property is rented and generating cash flow, I'd like to refinance using traditional 20% down 30 year term.

That's ridiculous and terrifying and the house is remote (Adirondacks) so it's not like I can run an extension cord to a neighbors house or leave a generator running unattended.

., but I am just trying to get a general idea of how people might approach lead generation using the monthly sheriff sales data.

I am in full agreement of the people who recommend you refinance the property to a 30year mortgage to drop the mortgage and generate some cashflow. 

I have a couple contractors in surrounding towns I've been in contact with over the years but I'm still determining weather or not they operate in Kalamazoo.Any and all insight is appreciated. 

Which product type will generate you the most return on your investment.