Sitting on the Courthouse Steps

[Michael Thorne]

Hi BP Community -

I am planning on going to the foreclosure auction next month for my county. Having listened to the BP podcasts from those that have done it, since it will be my first time I am not going to bid, but would like to go in prepared to know what I am looking at and get the most out of it so that I can be a bidder in the future. I know that there should be a title search of the properties before the auction - how would be the best way to do that? What else would those experienced in this recommend to do? I am in Tarrant County, Texas in Fort Worth. What should I look for when I am there? Any other guidance?

[Jim Cummings]

@Michael Thorne. Google Roddy Report. It's a list of foreclosures posted by various counties. Very strong reporting in the DFW area. Also good in Austin and San Antonio. They service some other areas but reporting is not as good as the areas mentioned.