What Criteria Should I Search For to Find Sellers for Wholesale Deals?

[Alvin Grier]

I am currently using RealQuest to put together contact lists for potential properties to wholesale to our buyers.

I've already created a list based off of absentee owners that have properties in my area that don't live in the area.

Now I'm looking to identify the other criterion I should be looking for to create additional lists.

Questions:

1. Is it a good idea to contact absentee owners that live in the same area as their property?

2. What additional criteria should I be looking for when I'm putting together subsequent lists? People that own properties free and clear? If so, what else?

Thanks for your help.