That company needs each department to perform as best as possible because their sales depend on it.

The only potential problem I encountered was the water department not letting my tenant put the water in his name without my sellers permission since the water department in the area I invest in does not recognize land contracts for whatever reason.

If you are really interested in the industry start by going to your state's finance department and read requirements around mortgage broker (RMLO) license.  

If you contact their REO department the only thing they will tell you is that you'll have to wait until the property hits the market. 

I hear prospective renters write Dear Landlord letters in hopes of getting a vacancy.  

First thing I would recommend would be to talk to the building department where the house is located.  

Hi All,I'm currently working in the finance department of a fortune 500 company and am just starting out in real estate investing on the side. 

Dear BiggerPockets Investors,My name Pete and I'm a) Licensed real estate agent in MA b) managing partner of Bode Well, Inc a successful real estate brokerage in South Boston c) property manager with 10 units in my portfolio d) own commercial real estate in South Boston. www.peterschwan.comI've identified and analyzed a Multi-Fam property in Boston (neighborhood just outside) that looks to be a solid opportunity.

Chase is very difficult to contact a REO department directly... no # found thus far.2.

Dear Team:I bought a single family home by using the Home Equity funds.