The following worries/confusion I have are:- I can't attend seminars/clubs.

FRSHCRN..following that will help keep out of trouble.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

To keep up with updates, I follow different Twitter and Facebook posts such as local news reporters and the news channels themselves that update on council meetings and voting.

It's all about consistency, and follow up.

To gauge their motivation more, you could follow up with, "What’s got you thinking about selling?"

By using a service it enables you to create accountability and increase the likelihood of getting paid, while also using an automated platform to handle the monthly follow-ups for up to 6-7 years so you don't have to. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

It may take a bit longer to close with one of these lenders since they follow the same protocol as any other mortgage company. 

The following link might have good info, but it's from the standpoint of the person who owes the IRS.https://www.irs.gov/payments/offer-in-compromise