i dont think this a stupid question

[Stephen Javier]

I listen to these podcast and they talk about all these leads like probate, foreclosures, auctions, etc. They all sound great but where do I get the list for each lead? I look on the internet but I feel like I'm looking at the wrong things. Is there some where I can go to pick up the list?

[Ned Carey]

@Stephen Javier I am not sure what the point of @David Faulkners comment above was.

The info you are asking for are absolutely legitimate strategies. I am not sure why he thinks buying foreclosures or at auctions are "snake oil salesman" techniques.

There are companies that sell lists of people in pre-foreclosure and probate lists. (I don't use them so I don't know of any specifically for your are area) but you can look them up yourself. Check legal notices in the papers and Google Probate court or orphans court etc for your state.

To find auctions just google auction companies for your area. Baltimore hss probably 5 or 6 real estate auction companies.  There are surely some in your area. I am sure they will all be happy to put you on their email or mailing list.