I can get 4-5% by putting the money in a CD, and have zero hassles and zero risk.

And, its a advertisement for a course/CD's/whatever.

Second, depending on the law's wording, I think we can still do Contract for Deed (I hope so, because I am buying a house this weekend on a CD :D ).

I support the brazil national team, and my favorate players are ronaldo, and ronaldinho.

I'm thinking of post cards or online campaigns targeted to CD investors.I'd like to discuss things with anyone with any tips on marketing techniques, prospect demographics, success rates, etc.

Those nay-sayers are rarely real players in RE.

If the other players are only contributing money then your service is outside of the operation of the property and should be considered a fee for professional services.

We need high performing A players in this game.Frank

That is generally reserved for Hedge Funds, REIT's, and other financial players.  

Big numbers are a result of either buying distressed properties or buying in C/D class areas that have high rent to price ratios (2% or above).A 2% property has a very nice cash on cash given a 25% down payment.