Dave, yea I'm on my cell phone so it was hard for me to scroll back and forth to see who said what.

and a bunch of threatening letters from free legal aid which I just ignore.. 

This letter of intent is in no way a legally binding agreement between the Purchaser and the Vendor.Sincerely,XXXXX XXXXXX_____________________________________The above terms are accepted this ___________ Day of _______________, 2007_____________________________________XXXXX XXXXXXPhone: (780)Cell: (780)Fax: (Email:=============================================

PS gives you comps and more up to date info but NW gives cell numbers, and more info on the owners.

For a second business line on my cell phone. 

@Michael Kantar, I would recommend you download the app on a cell or use a different approach as far as communicating on BiggerPockets, because the comments you make are usually not visible.

Honestly, don't lose too many brain cells over this.

I am amazed that people dont call all of the folks in their cell phones and ask for opportunity.

Their MLS's use free template flyers to input info into.Your question is along the lines of " Would an agent pay a bunch of money for  a professional photo or shoot one for free on their cell phone that gets 80% of the way there?

However your cell phone is packed full of birds dogs who can help you find opportunities, so take advantage of your COI too.When you begin Direct Mail focus heavy on your list and Geo.