It may be wise to hire a MF broker to represent you and advise you.

For Newspaper select The Record Reporter.This is the heading that you would research: Notice of Hearing on Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative of an Estate.From is the date range that you can change from today to prior 30-45-90 days.This is a free webpage and no need to purchase probate leads.

You can buy and sell properties representing yourself (you just won't get paid a commission without a real estate license).  

Maybe that's how you speak all the time, but you're no more representative of the 'mortgage industry' than you are of the servicemen who raised the flag on Iwo as the picture you hide behind.

@Lodina Cokleywhen @Jay Hinrichs says unsophisticated don't read it as he's saying YOU are unsophicated. his point (and a good one) is that commercial properties are generally owned (or represented by) more knowledgable owner/investor/agents who will spot a wholesaler from a mile away. like both folks before me stated, they'll require a POF and scrutinize that even before reviewing a LOI.Unrepresented residential homeowners are generally more flexible with the terms because they don't understand the process or right questions to ask to check it's actually you making the purchase.

While leaving your representative mentioned there is no issues with house and its absolutely fine so we gave the keys to her.

They will likely want you to sign an Exclusive Right to Represent as most agents wish to have some assurance in writing for the amount of work it takes to analyze properties and show.And ask questions!

I am always interested in ghost towns since to me they represent potential opportunity. 

Do not include taxes and insurance in the 50% rule, since that is exactly what the 50% represents (taxes + insurance + maintenance + CapEx + vacancy)2.

I manage a few of our own  smaller buildings in Yucca Valley area but for some clients within the area that we have represented on sales and purchases of apartment buildings, the majority of them have used "Affordable Rentals" in Yucca Valley and been satisfied.