How to dig deeper on a potentially distressed property

[Matt Powell]

Hi all,

This question has been lingering in my mind for some time, so time to ask! If I'm out "driving for dollars", trying to spot potentially distressed properties, and I see one that I think could be distressed, how do I dig deeper on that property specifically?

I could always check Zillow to see if it's in foreclosure, but what are some other ways? I'm pretty sure it's public information that a homeowner is behind on their payments, right? I'm willing to pull records from courthouses, call people and places, etc.

The marketing lists you buy from places like yellowletters.com must be getting their information from somewhere. What if I wanted to use their process for just a single property?

Thanks!