Hi BP,I am looking to make some connections with Houston Note Buyers and how to uncover deals locally.

@Mit Mehta  - I searched BP for Success Path and uncovered the link below.

However , I want to know if I can get involved in a specialised end like property appraisal - do i need to do be professionally qualified ?.  

A crooked seller could abuse the process, too, by not disclosing defects that he knows will be uncovered by the buyer, knowing full well the buyer will probably cancel the contract once the inspection items are discovered, yet the seller gets to keep the option money.

Your initial mailing may uncover a few leads, however, you will get more leads with time as long as you continue to target and mail that same list of leads on a consistent basis.  

Just in the few days I have been here, I have received advice that otherwise would've probably taken me a month of hard research to uncover.

One fact that you uncover, example, the gasoline manufacturing plant next door, the rental properties that surround your property, etc.  

Doesn't mean you can't get a good deal but you probably won't be able to uncover the Seller's true motivation without a lot of work. 

Hopefully I will uncover my first deal soon.

But they could uncover some major issue such as a hidden defect or such thing)In summary, make your decision on the numbers not your opinion.