Advice needed on how to go about the process more effectively. 

Sending out 1 round of mailers, in my opinion, is likely going to be a waste of money because you yield the best results when sending multiple touches to a prospect.

That way you're not wasting as much of your marketing budget on return mail.I'm new too, but I've learned a lot already.

I know I should meet with local people but I'd like to get my level one research straight before I waste someone's time doing Level 2 research. 

I am going to write that on my white board because I should definitely keep that in my mind every day, "control my investments, track and stay on top of what effects my properties."  

It is having an effect on my COC return.ThanksTom

When California's masking law first went into effect in 1991, this legislature stated, "[i] it is the policy of the State of California to promote open access to public records.

I have not been responsible for the selling of our currrent properties, but Intend to change that and see what kind of effect offering something like a closing bonus of $10,000 gift card would have on selling properties at higher margin or (at least as negotiating tool).  

It was recommended to stay away from the 10/12:00 group of contractors as they are more than likely getting a late start OR they  have forgotten supplies that they need for the day which is wasting time on the project they are currently working on! 

(a) A unit of local government, as defined in Section 1 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property.Excerpt from: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?