The real play here might just be to take a step back and evaluate if this deal is going to actually set you up, or ruin you financially. 

Asset management, though closely related to real estate, is typically considered more strategic and financial in nature rather than direct involvement in day-to-day property operations.

Overall, weigh your risk tolerance and financial goals before deciding. 

This is where the recorded copy of the deed is ultimately sent and often times shows up in the public records. 

You can obtain lists of homeowners from various sources (like public records or lead generation services) and then make calls to inquire if they’re considering selling their property.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Then right out of college I started a business and never thought about investing for retirement again nor did my financial advisor suggest it.

Tracking your net worth as a real estate investor can help you make informed financial decisions.

Example search query: "Property of records, county name, State, County".

You are steps from financial freedom, but you need to be wise about it.