Brainstorming what I can do in addition to direct mail, naturally cold calling came up but it seems like a difficult prospect group.One more question if you'd be so kind: what have been your best probate referral sources?

The only way this works is if you can lower heating by switching to natural gas if it is available in your area.

However, if you spend a few thousand and get a well on the property, most lenders will do a land loan for 50% down since it's now considered serviced (our power was at the property line, natural gas is almost a mile away so we have propane brought in) and our credit union will do 75% LTV. 

Revenue producing activities!

Naturally this will only cover units that are listed but it's relatively accurate.Thanks!

You have a powerful natural motivation that many others don't have!

French doors would look more natural and probably less expensive.

Although the porcelain tiles were much more expensive than the ceramic and natural materials we looked at, they have proven to be scratch proof and look the same as they did when they were first installed.

@Jose Diaz  surely your monthly expense could easily be covered by the income you could produce from just one deal. 

Have short rafters between the roof and the pergola.Cover the concrete steps and landing with a very simple, natural stone material.If code allows, enclosing the area under the deck would provide a good bit of storage space.