I hope this helps:How to Automate Deal Flow

Yes there are automated services that will do your letters for you at a reasonable price.

My recommendation is to complete at least 5 deals before you even start to think about software/automation.

THREE TIMES.I totaled my car during an ice storm 6 weeks ago and need the house to sell so I can buy a car.I'm building a system for automation before I ramp up my marketing in the new year...and nothing frustrates me more than technology.

A secured debt is one in which you sign an instrument (such as a mortgage, deed of trust, or land contract) that: Makes your ownership in a qualified home security for payment of the debt, Provides, in case of default, that your home could satisfy the debt, and Is recorded or is otherwise perfected under any state or local law that applies.

So thank you for all the responses, you were all instrumental in the solution I chose!

AHRN.com (Automated Housing Referral Network) has been discussed on Bigger Pockets before. 

Before Stessa I was using XLS, and this worked well, but for the level of detail I want, took a decent amount of time to manage each month.Stessa helps automate all this.

However, I come from an automated marketing background and have worked for business development coaches for years.

@Beverly MimsWe have an application system designed for online automation and follow ups, it typically sifts through about 50-60% with our per-determined criteria.