Trusted Sources for REOs

[Val Ault]

Hey BiggerPockets! I'm looking for my first deal here in Provo or Lehi, Utah, and I just read a little about REOs. It does sound nice to offer on REO's, where it's just another business deal for them.

I googled it and found a few sites with REO listings, but they all feel a little sketchy - you know, in-your-face ads and no information unless you put in all your contact info. Are there trustworthy online sources to find local REOs? Or is there a way to tell if a listing on other sites (like Realtor.com) is an REO?