That's a pretty revealing financial statement and, unless you're under contract for the property, don't expect that to ever be something you'll get unless you're very close to the owner. 

Do the detective work on your market and the answer will reveal itself.

A white pages search revealed a phone number.

What the inspection reveal about the condition? 

I do not have the funds or the expertise to complete a short sale, but I feel like it is possible for me to monetize this lead.So far, I put out a vague craigslist ad that does not reveal the property address, but it does include a few cell phone pics and a brief description of what I know about the home so far.

Jackie [EMAIL REMOVED] p.s. with the stipulation that I not reveal the source of this contact

My friend shared this ariticle with me and I thought you might find this quick read worth your time...Flipping Edges Out Renting As The Preferred Investment StrategySurvey data collected from investors bidding on property online and at live events across the country reveals that flipping is still the preferred investment strategy among investors, edging out the hold-to-rent strategy for the fourth consecutive quarterSurvey respondents who indicated that they were making a one-time purchase clearly preferred a hold-to-rent strategy, while respondents identifying themselves as full-time "real estate investors" and those indicating that they were working on behalf of another investor strongly favored flipping.                                             

Even if you put the property in your LLC, a quick search will reveal the loan for the property is in your personal name.

If it turns out that they lie or avoid revealing something then they and their Realtor are in trouble.

:goofy: And I rarely begin any threads asking a question because a quick search usually reveals the answer I seek.