I have done lots of Subject Tos, it's my favorite technique.

Lease Option Assignments (aka Wholesaling Lease Options or Cooperative Lease Options)OK this is my favorite lease option strategy especially for new people.Example:$200K ARV, no work needed, great neighborhood and schools, problem: NO EQUITY, loan payoff is $195K. 

My 2 favorite CPAs are on this threat already: @Linda Weygant and @Brandon Hall.

My favorite thing to do is to go to investor meetings.

There are a few REI groups in the Twin Cities but my favorite has been Twin Cities Real Estate Investors (TCREI).

Honestly, my favorite books are "FLIP" and "HOLD" by Gary Keller.  

If the noise violates city ordinance, call the police.That said, it does sound likely there is some favoritism or politics going on.  

I am not familiar with the Austin market but in San Diego county there are duplexes to quads that are unattached with their own yard (These are my favorite type of duplex to quads as tenant issues are rarer). 

What are your favorite sources for lists of potential sellers and why?

As someone who grew up in a military family, I've had the pleasure of living in many different parts of the country, and Boise has absolutely been one of my favorite areas!