For background and credit checks, services like RentPrep or SmartMove can be helpful.

A good attorney, RMLO, and servicing company play a big part of this. .

I have seen services like Likely.ai, PropertyRadar, PropStream etc.I'm also open to coding via Python based on publicly available APIs. 

But for many people, it is one of a number of sources of deal flow, to add to MLS listings, wholesalers, direct owner outreach, auction, etc.Assuming you are specifically talking about sheriff auctions, just make sure you familiarize yourself with the general procedures for the auction.  

Hello BP,The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a valuable metric to monitor, as it measures inflation from a business perspective (what businesses pay for services/goods) that isn't always reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or "inflation" which is commonly discussed in headlines and among other investors.

@Brandon Stelling, thank you for your service.  

Other KPIs and considerations you should evaluate when talking to any lender who offered private placement of loans/notes are historic default rate, how quickly they can place your funds (do you get preference over their income funds, for example), average interest rate - borrower note rate and what is passed through to you, are loans serviced by a 3rd party servicer or in house.

I’m a home inspector and Field Services Director at Pro-Spect Jax in Florida, where I help homebuyers make informed decisions about their investments.

Without getting into the weeds of our conversation, their response was as expected highlighting their service and ability to facilitate a loan.

Usually at least some kind of customer service experience is necessary.