distressed properties

[Sherri Abrams]

I have located a lot of distressed properties in MA. All of them are vacant and I have managed to locate the addresses of some of the owners. My question is, for a newbie investor like myself is this a good start in RE investing ? I want to wholesale deals that other wholesalers seemingly have not touched to avoid competition. I heard from other investors that it can be hard to find these owners but I have been having some success finding their alternative addresses. My other question is, do you think a lot of cash buyers will be interested in properties that have been vacant for over a year if they are at least 30 or 40 percent below market value?