Also, I know I've read up on blogs and heard in podcast about being sensitive for mailing to those who may have had a loss recently, ANY SUGGESTIONS for KEYWORDS that can help me trigger some good articles for a newbie as I push my first campaign out??

I really like your article Ali.

Nor does it included your physical inspection and re-inspection which I would suggest doing ($400-600).

For example see this: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/11/cal...

How long does it take them to physically turn the unit (make ready) versus lease the unit (place a tenant once in inventory)?

The oldest is now military and is now has the bug, so I've been finding some articles on these forums to send her now and then.  

So I recently read an article about using a retirement account to buy real estate.

Your electric panel might have some slots where "tandem breakers" can be used, which would allow for adding circuits. http://www.ashireporter.org/homeinspection/article...

Hire an agent for half the rent as a commission and state that you want them to physically be present for showings or make sure you're available to show the property if hiring an agent or property manager is not in your budget.

Any advice or links to good articles would be appreciated!