If its actually in Surf City then crimes are usually theft not personal injury. 

Even surfing the MLS, you come across many listings where it's stated that the owner is a licensed agent.

Hi,I just found this fantastic forum while surfing for info.

I have noticed that it is harder for me to come aboard once the property is in preconstruction at this point an amenities package is already in place, and the designer on the project only wants to purchase the small amounts from me, such as linens, towels, appliances, bedding, comforters, and table settings.Any suggestions.....I have surfed the internet for weeks now.

I get calls / emails all the time now from them with delas that meet my criteria before they are listed on the MLS - so the day it gets listed my offer is already in.You have to prove yourself to the REO realtors / borkers in your area and eventually they will trust your a good buyer and start to give you access to unlisted stuff.Also - as Jon said - once you know your market and REALLY know your market you can make offers just by surfing the MLS in the AM.But this takes time and lots of deals.And it still isn't fool proof.

I am now a subscriber to the podcast and surf Bigger Pockets during my free time. 

Me and a few other local investors just started a REI Meetup in Surf City, you should come to our next one.

Came to Bigger Pockets through one of Brandon's free webinars that I saw while surfing the web, looking for investment ideas.  

They have volunteers that surf the internet busting creeps.7.

I don't like web surfing, seems slow, but that might be because of where I live, high in the Rocky Mountains.