You can also buy lists from companies like list source and there are some REI software companies that have a cash buyer search feature.Some of best ways to find motivated sellers is to purchase lists from companies like listsource and or compile lists from city and county like 60-90-120 days late on mortgage, pre-foreclosure, delinquent taxes, water cutoff, code violation, probate, divorce, high equity, etc.

3. how’d you originally compile that list of 1k?

"Even if you only spend 15-20 min googleing and compiling some of the data, it shows self motivation and may demonstrate that you know enough of the basic key concepts and variables that an investor should be concerned with, so in turn you stimulate the pros and master level posters to want to add real in depth value, that is deeper or more insightful than what can be determined from a 15 min google search.

Hello,I hope everyone in the US had a great Thanksgiving.I am currently compiling a list of landlord vs tenant friendly states.

Can anyone add to/correct this list of significant factors in obtaining financing-DTI ratioDown paymentCreditCash Reserves (once you own a few)LTVI guess I am now going compile a list that I can then hit each part one at a time and try to get a better understanding.Again, I have no properties in mind right now, nor am I ready to start looking, but when the time comes I want to have my ducks in a row.

I am going to start compiling the data and doing my research.

You should sit down and compile them all into a book. 

What is the best software out that compiles pre foreclosures, foreclosures, tax delinquent, bankruptcy, REO's ect.??

I have been in the real estate game for a number of years and never compiled a system for collecting potential buyers and a way to send them out emails at the appropriate time.  

I'm compiling a list of 5 or 6 candidates. 2.