How to find or ask for owner financing?

[Kimberly H.]

Do any of you have a creative way to ask or find out if an owner is willing to take back a mortgage?  Do you guys do due diligence to see if there are any bank liens on the property first.

Who's got the secret out there in the bigger pockets cloud of smart investors. (smile).  After renting out my two apartments I'm going on the hunt again. :)