This is assuming that you're not even talking to the listing agent initially (skipping them) and going directly to the owner as the buyer.Thoughts?

The larger wholesalers use VA to skip trace and cold call saving them all of the work but you need capital for that.I recommend going to some events here in the DFW area.

If you want to put less than 20% down skip the seller financing and move in to the property.

There are several options for skip tracing to find phone numbers and email addresses.

In this case the Service of Process will be easy but once they have moved on, you'll then likely need to hire a skip tracer to locate them.

Everyone thinks they can become a millionaire fast, and skip all the discipline aspects of it.   

Don’t skip safety stuff either—make sure you’ve got working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and a first aid kit.

Could you skip the 1031 and just sell?

and usually take the state test to get the license and skip the federal part of the test ..

There’s just something about owning a duplex or triplex that makes the numbers more forgiving...you’ve got multiple units covering your expenses, and if one tenant’s late on rent, at least the others might keep the ship afloat.A friend of mine once worked with a client who snagged a triplex down in Austin and ended up treating me to breakfast tacos after those first rent checks cleared.