As such, I don't have the traditional steady pay of a "regular" job.

Just make sure the timer batteries are changes out regularly.

The estate agent is entrusted with this responsibility, and must ascertain whether there are the necessary building licenses or permits etc.The cadastral assessment concerns the revenue aspect, i.e. the regularity of the real-estate units with regard to census for fiscal purposes.

You can regularly purchase acreage properties here for under $3,000 (total price) or less by sending out direct mail.

All I have is a "dream" of freeing myself from the regular 9-5 working life, and I see real estate as a potential way to realize that dream.

I would send a letter regular mail and certified mail, this way you have a written documentation for your records. 

If you are happy taking on the full risk of the capital investment - or have an associate willing to do so - then your idea sounds interesting if you don't need the commission as part of your regular salary.

Are you including insurance, water, sewer, regular maintenance, lawn/snow removal into your costs?

Currently have 4 home loans all with 25k or more equity (so I can't borrow more), not enough regular job  income for obtaining in the near future 15% down or to make debt to income ratios work.

There are probably several good methods but I just use a regular, hand-held moisture meter to measure the moisture content of the floor joists.