The zip file with the digital versions of the books contains a directory of bonus files, including the excel spreadsheets work all the templates. 

This is true.I often overcome this objection by texting a picture of the 2 inches of paperwork in the loan file I required from the borrower to get a preapproval letter. :) My general goal is that once someone goes into contract, all I have to ask them for is updated paystubs and bank statements and to put their signature on paperwork I generate.Know that homebuyers will often feel that there is shady business afoot if you actually require them to use "your" (as the seller or listing agent) lender.

Best to have a preapproval letter or at least an established relationship before you get your first property.

Im gonna be sending out yellow letters soon.

I am working with @Jerry Puckett, my first round of letters will be going out this week!

I've also thought about writing a letter that starts something like, "First and foremost, let me offer my condolences to you.

So, to be a little proactive, I am considering direct mail to properties I have seen that meet these 'requirements' to see if they are willing to sell.Anyone have experience doing this and what I should include in letters?

@Matthew Carlson, if you've inherited a tenant/squatter, make sure you follow the landlord tenant laws to the letter when evicting. 

If you want to yield double digit returns, investing in real estate is your safest bet.

His real income is about $45k/month, consistently and conservatively.The max number on his preapproval letter is based on about $14k/month in income, because it just so happens that his employer felt that 1099 would be more tax beneficial for them than W2.