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Foreclosed Homes-Help Please
Hey Bigger pockets family,
I am located in the St. Louis area and fairly new to real estate investing. I am interested in several foreclosed homes however I am unsure of a small deal detail when it comes to foreclosed homes. Typically when I hear about other investors speaking with motivated sellers its in regards to wanting to get out of the home BEFORE the foreclosure process happens. Do you still contact the "owner" of the foreclosed home when trying to buy it? Or is there another party I have to work with? Thanks everyone in advance for your prompt responses! :)