The local newspaper in my city publishes the names of people that are requesting a divorce as well as divorces that were settled.

I read in the newspaper recently that when there are a few competitive offers on an reo with offer amounts in the same range that banks are inclined to sometimes go with the longest time period in which to close because their wheels turn so slowly.

Its probably true that when everyone has something, whether IT, telephones or telegraphs, it doesn't provide an advantage.

Two years later watching the newspaper sold properties by zip code - homes in that area were then selling for $108K, $110K & $112K.

People aren't buying newspapers anymore like they used to.

I'm going to be doing advertising on the radio, TV, news papers, flyers, etc. saying "We Buy Houses, Land, Multi-Family Homes" to pull them to my website.

And so I'll echo rental homework via Craigslist, etc.In rural areas, the local newspaper classifieds are excellent also.

So Week 1 I will avoid the Troll and see if I get viable applicants whether they are a nuisance or not.After this first week when the property is available online and in the newspaper, initial contact will happen before the prospective tenants ever see the property.

I search the MLS for deals, read newspaper listings, Search FSBO Web sites can BP members give me some insight!!!

When you find someone that is willing to give you some good, FREE advice then they would probably be a good mentor.Other places to find mentors:- Courthouse steps / foreclosure auctions- Call up the numbers on bandit signs that say "we buy houses"- In the newspaper call ads that are looking to buy property- A "virtual" mentor over the webSomeone local will be best, but there are lots of people here that will give you free advice.