I've had no success emailing Craigslist FSBO & FRBO and some other online FSBO websites.I am thinking of posting newspaper ads, using realtors or doing business in other geographic areas.

The newspaper in Sacramento just ran an article today announcing that the City of Sacramento is looking into doing this also.

Also, typically the seller wants to SELL... not give you a fantastic price and exclusive right to buy it.

A GOOD title rep should be able to offer you some alternative ideas, rather than just saying "it can't be done".Some ideas in random order.The title insurance can be written with an exception / exclusion of the line of credit that is showing.

If not, they get their land.Times of India is an english language newspaper.

It is not generally known that you can no longer rent out a place for years and year, then move into it for 2 years and take the 250k exclusion.

Are there ANY exceptions to the rule that one can't use the exclusion twice within two years?

Have you done any type of advertising on your own on the internet or in the weekly newspapers that are free for pick-up in front of most stores?

Of course, auctions that are going to happen on the courthouse steps can often be found out by looking in the legal newspaper at the foreclosure listings each month.

The key is be honest with everyone, don't promise them all you are going to be exclusive to them.