Does anyone use "pay for access" foreclosure sites?

[Andrew Koczon]

Hey guys,

I have been following BiggerPockets now for about 2 months.
I have learned a tremendous amount in just a matter of weeks. I read here. I listen to podcasts here. The site has everything!

In addition, in those 2 months, I was able to find an investor and a partner as well as a real estate agent, all my necessary subs and basically everything else needed to get into home "flipping".

My partner and I run a remodeling group in CT. The company does very well. We want to improve the company and our pockets, by shifting the company to home flipping.

We would do a fair amount of the labor work but sub out specialty services... cabinets, counter-tops, electrical, plumbing, etc...
We feel like we have a pretty good grip on most every aspect, except for finding the properties themselves!!!
We have viewed many MLS listed homes, have an agent scouting constantly, I scout the internet constantly... We just haven't seen much, yet.

We are getting better and quicker in terms of seeing the listing on the internet and going out to see the house in short notice. But still, not many of the properties have much money in them.

I would love to know how professionals find their properties. Like I said, I read here a lot. So, I know some of you have had success using MLS listings. But, it just hasn't shown anything for us, yet.

Does anyone recommend using any of those premium membership sites to gain access to better properties?
Is a wholesaler someone who can get me access to good value properties at a percentage of the take?
Does anyone work out here in Connecticut that would be able to help?

I have everything else this project requires, except for the property itself.

Thanks so much for your time,

AHK