Preforeclosure, Pre-Probate, tax liens are  OK -- however most seasoned and newbie investors are calling these leads as well and making offers.   

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

I offered to break the lease but tenant did not take it. 

So i put in an offer for 10% down conventional loan, $530,000 with 10k back to me for closing costs and it was accepted right away.

What they will offer you is an appliance package, or closing cost help, or a low fixed rate loan. 

Finally found this one and took advantage of the low interest rates by winning the bidding war with an offer slightly above asking price.

Some custodians may offer access to platforms with investment opportunities, as well.

I suggest listening to the BP podcasts and reading through the blogs and books they offer.

The usual way, but not the right way, to try to buy a rental is by finding a property on the MLS, where agents congregate, make an offer and then try to get financing to buy the property.

Was just about ready to pull the trigger on one of the many courses that are offered out there, particularly Pace Morby’s, but after reading several posts full of reactions to the question “should I join and pay for a course?”