Finding Properties Before Preforeclosure - Substitue Trustee?

[Reuben Royal]

Hello everyone. I'm new to real estate investing and am taking the wholesaling approach. I am attempting to find houses going into preforeclosure but am curious if there is a consistent and accurate way to find properties before they enter the preforeclosure process. I was told that doing a search for Substitue Trustees on the Register of Deeds website is the way to go. Is this true? Would love any input or tips and guidance in this area. Also would love advice on the best approach for these types of situations and any success / failures anyone has had. I'm here to learn.

Thanks in advance