You’ll need to find the heirs, or at least someone who has the capacity, power and authority to transfer title to you.

There is a neighborhood representative named in the amendment that is authorized to represent the property owners.

The problem with many of the houses in the New Orleans area is that there was a long moratorium on building permits while the authorities were deciding where and under what circumstances rebuilding was going to be allowed, if at all.

(would do his with the knowledge of seller)The rents are HIGHER then the mortgage PITI payment by almost $300. 1) I have authorization from the seller to talk to the bank.

Actually, I always wondered why more investors did not partner with their local housing authorities.

There was an article posted recently on the BP blog about partnership agreements, written by an incredibly smart author (ok ok it's my post) In any case hope this helps: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/10/real-estate-partnership-agreements/

The information available through Lexis, without authorization, is "public record."

I've sent an email to the Charlotte Housing Authority, and will call them tomorrow.

When asked if they were listed and if he had authority to represent them (I knew they had already been sold from researching them) he skated around, saying I could send him an offer.I notified Loopnet a few times, and also emailed the broker telling him he should take the ad down.

I haven't gotten all of the information on how much it costs or how accessible he will be yet, but he is an author and is actually on this site and posts every now and then.