Do you send these same Marketing material to buyers as well and if so, what do you write on them?

You may want to check the file place under the resource tab for move in/move out check list and rental agreement which can give you ideas on what to include in your rental document package.

I figure since I am saving money on holding costs ( use bank instead of private or hard money) most of my competiiton is using private or HML  the savings I make I can up grade a few grand and have a nicer finish package and get my houses sold all things being equal...

Let me list what you may have to update, fix, or replace:1) Roof2) Paint (inside, maybe exterior too)3) Garbage Disposal4) Carpet5) Hardwood refinishing6) Ceiling Fans/Fixtures7) Garage Opener8) Door Sweeps and weather stripping9) Countertops depending on material and abuse 10) Cabinet hardware, touch up if they are nicked, scratched11) Appliances (plus repairs when they come up)12) Drains may clog13) Periodic Caulking inside and out14) Possible gutter cleaning15) Air Conditioning and/or heating system16) Pest Control17) Turnover Costs between tenants (power, water, time expenses, handyman expenses, cleaning crew potentially18) Bathroom Exhaust Vents19) Electrical Outlets sometimes have connections burn off (repair expense)20) lock changes between tenants21) Updating of unit to keep it marketable22) all others as this list is not all inclusive.

You will sometimes find them inadvertently by working other lists, such as foreclosures, where a percentage of the records concern real property owned by deceased persons.Since nothing in this world is completely free, expect to either to spend some time during your learning curve or find training material that supports expediting your education and reduces the trial and error experience.

Here the Government Standard Lease form which most landlords use includes a 7-page appendix containing the key points of tenant/landlord rights and obligations from the legislation and a URL to the entire legislation on-line.Most tenants - or probably landlords for than matter - never read the material, so its presence has no real impact on Landlord - Tenant relations.

I had my license several years ago but I let it expire but I had different study material....that material was a lot better. 

Does anyone have advice for how to find property packages?

Single story with concrete slab...maybe that is better although i have never had to get rid of cat urine odor out of either material.  

Ask them what other REOs they have and maybe they would consider doing a package deal with you and even providing the financing.