The secret to making this work is by offering a monthly payment that is close to what they are now getting without the headache. 

@Roy Schauer Not unless someone in my family has a secret life.

Don't listen to the gurus and see for yourself by bidding consistently everyday and you too will notice patterns in the counter offers.The secret is bidding regularly so that the asset manager gets to know you and you will start to receive notifications when HUD wants to get rid of the property.

I am also looking to connect up with other investors to share secrets and deals.

The secret, I'm told, is finding that right place that you can put some cash into for a little bit of rehab to add instant equity and then finding the right renters.

The secret to success is surrounding yourself with good people and treating them well.

There is no secret as too which are better neighborhoods just drive around and you can pretty much tell which ones are better.I do not focus on any particular area.

For that matter, the exact equations and metrics are closely guarded secrets, don't let anyone tell you different; nobody knows EXACTLY, any of the metrics.

Never before have I met a group of people so willing to share their “Secrets”, advice, and opinions (without sounding condescending) openly.

Haha I'll PM you I want all the sneaky little secrets lol