Newspaper, county recorders office, the auctioneer posts notices on the courthouse (although sometimes people tear them down), directly from the trustee websites and 800 numbers, and there are online services (most common method) that compile all that information for you and more but it is subscription based.

We've tried to compile some of the most important forum posts and articles about using an LLC or other corporate structure for your real estate business.

I agree on a price to compile the owner list in excel BUT I figure I won't pay the person until I do 1 mailing and see how many are delivered.This way there are 800 properties to research and get owner contacts for and the VA can't hotdog and only do 4 valid addresses out of each 10 and make up stuff for the rest.

a "finder's fee" for referring clients, or providing 'leads' or 'lists' compiled from the MLS.

If we get enough replies I'll compile it all together into a shareable list.  

Rick H. once you compile this information, could you purchase a list that would allow you to cross-reference that data against foreclosures or %equity, ala no.5 in your post?

I have the figures in my head already just need to put it on paper, start compiling paperwork and all that.

This is the process as I understand it so far:-go to the courthouse and compile your probate list-direct mail campaign-when you find a deal, put the house under contract with the executer or administrator of the estate, after they have filed a "letters testamentary" or "letters of administration" with the court-Then go to the courthouse and file a petition for order concerning sale, purchase, or exchange of property (this costs $435 in my county).

I have a list my assistant compiled not too long ago with numbers.

I know that OPRA does not require public employees to compile a list that doesn't already exist so I guess that's what happ