Although we no longer do this in Oregon and Washington because of the anti equity skimming laws.. you can end up in serious trouble buying a pre foreclosure and not following the rules.Good luck with it..

I had no idea such anti success sentiment lived in this forum.

The seller may not want to go through the whole MLS thing, "got to keep the house nice while people I don't know walk though my house and look into my medicine cabinets and drawers".