@Aviv Berkovitch It's always going to take longer to fill a vacancy in any market at this time of year, but just how long depends on a number of factors including how many vacancies or on the market in the area and the condition of the home.

They work with our 800+ property portfolio, other management companies, investors and groups including institutions. 

We do buy our list now @ $0.31/record (includes skiptracing).

This means they probably have a team behind them.That team likely includes a property manager.

Two things;1) be careful not to include the personal names and contact information of the people identified on the notices because you may have inadvertantly violated a privacy policy when you posted it on a blog with 1M+ members.2) advise the city, as they've requested within 30 days, that you corrected the violation and removed it.

If you do a 1031 exchange and purchase at least as much as you sell and use all of the proceeds in the purchase of replacement investment property you will declare non-recognition of any gain including depreciation recapture on your form 8824 filed with your next return.

The property will be rehabbed and property managed all included with the purchase price.

Lastly, when it comes to direct mail,  if I'm a licensed agent and I'm sending out a targeted DM campaign to buy distressed properties (not list them), would I need to include my brokerage logo & info on my advertising? 

The ones that lavish the foundation issues are those that have dealt with them before and know just what to do - including getting the price down.

These questions should help you find a reputable lender.Some questions to ask the lenders, these apply to all lenders including Alternative, Hard Money, not just the traditional banksFico: What is their minimum score they accept?